Sous Chef – Creative Pub Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

The Inn Collection Group; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holidays

Development program

Paid breaks

Food discount

January–March £1 stay

Room discount

Same-day £50 booking

Guest discount 15%

Employee assistance

Tips

Give-inn back

Award recognition

Job summary

The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, part of The Inn Collection Group, is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold our high standards of fresh, quality dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus and costings, while mentoring a talented team and ensuring smooth daily kitchen operations.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, maintain calm under pressure, and build strong relationships with the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams to drive guest

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef or senior kitchen role
• Ability to manage and develop a team
• Experience with costing and menu development
• Strong communication and collaboration with cooks and FOH

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to maintain high kitchen standards
• Lead the kitchen team and cover the Head Chef in their absence
• Manage stock control and supplier orders for the kitchen
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and safety compliance
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Costing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, part of The Inn Collection Group, is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold our high standards of fresh, quality dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus and costings, while mentoring a talented team and ensuring smooth daily kitchen operations.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, maintain calm under pressure, and build strong relationships with the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams to drive guest