Sous Chef – Award-Winning Gastropub

Trades Workforce Solutions; Burford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run gastropub in Burford is seeking a Sous Chef to create a range of flavour-first dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef and lead a team of seven. The role includes £35,000 per annum plus potential service charge, with live-in accommodation available. Ideal candidates will have culinary skills and a passion for using local ingredients. The position entails working 45 hours per week with paid overtime.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Paid overtime

Service charge

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to work with fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of traditional and adventurous dishes.
• Lead a close-knit team of 7 chefs.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Creativity in cooking

Job description

We are so excited to be working with a family-run gastropub located in the heart of Burford. They are looking for a Sous Chef to create a variety of flavour‑first dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as a Sous Chef…

• £35,000 per annum plus £4,000 to £6,000 service charge
• Live in accommodation available – sharing a 2‑bedroom cottage
• Working 45 hours per week
• Paid overtime
• Leading a close-knit team of 7
• Working alongside a truly excellent Executive Chef
• Cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

Working closely alongside the talented Executive Chef, you will be creating a variety of traditional pub classics as well as more adventurous dishes to impress diners.

With access to the freshest seasonal ingredients grown locally in the Cotswolds, this is an excellent opportunity to explore different ingredients and elevate your culinary skillset as a Sous Chef.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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