Sous Chef

COREcruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Sous Chef for a busy gastro pub in Hitchin, England. The ideal candidate will support the Head Chef and manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food service both indoors and outdoors. The role requires experience in a fresh-food kitchen and strong leadership skills to develop junior chefs. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 plus tronc, and the opportunity for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a team and train junior chefs.
• Keen understanding of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead kitchen operations.
• Manage prep, ordering, stock, and wastage.
• Cook with fresh produce and innovate menu ideas.

Skills

Sous Chef experience in a fresh-food kitchen

Confidence running busy services

Strong people skills

Calm, approachable leadership

Coaching abilities

Job description

Sous Chef, Gastro Pub, ASAP Start

A busy country pub in the Northamptonshire countryside is hiring a Sous Chef

• Peak summer food sales up to £50k per week
• Big outdoor space for high-volume service
• Outdoor BBQ offer during the summer months
• Set in a former stationmaster’s house with views over the lake and countryside

The role

• You will support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen day to day.
• Run service at pace, inside and outside
• Cook with fresh produce and bring ideas to the menu
• Drive consistency, quality, and speed during peak trade
• Manage prep, ordering, stock, and wastage
• Lead, train, and develop junior chefs
• Keep standards tight on food safety and cleanliness

What you need

Sous Chef experience in a fresh-food kitchen

Confidence running busy services and outdoor trade

Strong people skills

Calm, approachable leadership

Clear focus on coaching juniors and building a team culture

Pay and contract

• Salary: £36,000 + tronc (around £3-4,000 per year)
• Salary or Hourly options available
• Contracted hours: 48 per week

Start date

• ASAP

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