Sous Chef – Clear Path to Head Chef + Great Perks

Upham Inns; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc share up to £5,000

Meals discount 33%

Hotel discount 33%

Lifestyle card discounts

Development pathway to Head Chef

Service awards

Birthday gift

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

Upham Inns is seeking a driven Sous Chef to join our team across our premium pubs in Southern England. You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality pub dining in a busy, guest-focused environment.

The role offers a salary up to £38,000 with a potential annual share of Tronc up to £5,000, plus substantial staff perks. A clear development pathway to Head Chef is provided, along with extensive lifestyle discounts and reward schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with the ability to train and develop junior chefs.
• At least 1 year experience as a Sous/junior Sous chef.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• To work and support the Head Chef and management.
• Experience working within company defined menus and recipes.
• Manage staff rosters and allocation of work details.
• Be able to fulfil training and growth of the team.
• Be able to food order, stock control and correct storage of food stocks.
• A Genuine desire to provide high quality food and service.
• Maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard of hygiene and presentation within the team at all times.
• Comply with all Food safety, fire, Health and safety, licensing and employment laws.

Skills

Leadership

Sous Chef experience

Communication

Right to Work UK

Culinary skills

Job description

Upham Inns is seeking a driven Sous Chef to join our team across our premium pubs in Southern England. You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality pub dining in a busy, guest-focused environment.

The role offers a salary up to £38,000 with a potential annual share of Tronc up to £5,000, plus substantial staff perks. A clear development pathway to Head Chef is provided, along with extensive lifestyle discounts and reward schemes.