Sous Chef – Gastropub

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional gastropub in the picturesque countryside of Wiltshire is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in day-to-day operations, prepare seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients, and contribute to menu development. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum plus tips, and benefits such as discounted food and 28 days holiday. If you're passionate about high-quality British gastropub dining, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Discounted or free food

Assistance with relocation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Passionate about using locally sourced ingredients.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen operations.
• Prepare seasonal, locally sourced dishes.
• Contribute fresh ideas to the menu.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Seasonal cooking

Menu development

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Training and mentoring

Job description

Our client is a charming, traditional gastropub nestled in a picturesque countryside village in Wiltshire. With a strong focus on seasonal cooking, the kitchen takes pride in using the finest locally sourced ingredients. They are now seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support and elevate their talented brigade.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Sous Chef…

• £35,000 per annum plus tips
• Working 5 days per week, 45 hours
• A mix of split and straight shifts with the latest finish of 10pm
• 28 days holiday
• Discounted or free food
• Assistance with relocation

Responsibilities as the Sous Chef…

• Supporting the Head Chef in leading a small, passionate kitchen team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and consistently high standards.
• Taking a hands-on role in preparing seasonal, locally sourced dishes that showcase the best of British gastropub dining.
• Contributing to menu development by bringing fresh ideas and maintaining a creative, ingredient-led approach.
• Upholding excellent food hygiene and safety standards, maintaining a clean and well‑organised kitchen environment.
• Training and mentoring junior team members, helping to develop their skills and confidence in a supportive setting.

If you're a passionate Sous Chef looking to make your mark in a quality-driven kitchen, we'd love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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