Sous Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen with Flexible Hours & Perks

St Austell Brewery; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays in our pubs

Discount scheme across hundreds of RET

Great training and progression

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

St Austell Brewery’s Samuel Jones in Exeter is seeking a versatile Sous Chef to join a busy, high‑quality kitchen that serves contemporary dishes with award‑winning beers. You’ll support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, ensure procedures are followed, and adapt dishes using our menu writing processes to meet business needs and guest expectations.

Locally sourced produce, strong organisation, and safe, clean kitchens are essential; you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to

Qualifications

• Versatile Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to support Head Chef and lead a kitchen team.
• Willing to adapt dishes using menu writing processes to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure correct procedures and dish specifications are met.
• Utilise menu writing processes to adapt the offer to guests and business needs.
• Maintain stock control and safe, clean kitchen practices.

Skills

Sous Chef

Stock management systems

Fast-paced environment

Menu writing processes

Team leadership

Job description

St Austell Brewery’s Samuel Jones in Exeter is seeking a versatile Sous Chef to join a busy, high‑quality kitchen that serves contemporary dishes with award‑winning beers. You’ll support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, ensure procedures are followed, and adapt dishes using our menu writing processes to meet business needs and guest expectations.

Locally sourced produce, strong organisation, and safe, clean kitchens are essential; you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to