Sous Chef

COREcruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy country pub in Northamptonshire is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fresh-food kitchen, confidence in running busy services, and strong people skills. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, training junior chefs, and overseeing stock management. This role is offered with a salary of £36,000 plus tronc options, and contracted hours are 48 per week. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high standards.
• Passion for cooking with fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations.
• Run service efficiently during busy periods.
• Ensure food quality and consistency at all times.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Oversee prep, ordering, and stock management.

Skills

Sous Chef experience in a fresh-food kitchen

Confidence running busy services

Strong people skills

Calm, approachable leadership

Coaching juniors

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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