Sous Chef - Honiton - Country Inn - £38k-£40k + Accommodation

RGIT Australia; Honiton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Relocation assistance

Sunday evenings off

Free car parking

Free meals on duty

Opportunity to influence menu

Supportive ownership team

Quality seasonal ingredients

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs are recruiting a hands-on Sous Chef for an independent country pub and restaurant in East Devon, near Fenny Bridges. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and owners to maintain high standards and develop seasonal dishes.

Offering £38,000–£40,000 base salary depending on experience, plus live-in accommodation or relocation assistance, and Sundays off. Join a supportive team with a strong focus on quality ingredients and inviting hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for high-quality country-pub food.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff.
• Calm and organised under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality country-pub food
• Lead the kitchen team during service
• Run busy services calmly and efficiently
• Support menu development and seasonal specials
• Manage food preparation, stock control and minimise waste
• Train and encourage junior team members
• Collaborate with Head Chef and owners
• Ensure pride in every plate leaving the kitchen

Skills

Experienced Chef or Sous Chef

Leadership

Quality ingredients

Menu development

Job description

Full-time Permanent Sous Chef

Posted 24 Sep 2026

Description

Sous Chef

• £38,000 - £40,000 Base Salary depending on experience
• Live In Accommodation or relocation assistance provided
• Sunday evenings off
• Free Car Parking
• Free meals on duty
• Opportunity to influence the food offering
• Supportive and hands-on ownership team
• Quality, seasonal ingredients

About My Client

My client is an independent, food-led country pub and restaurant in Fenny Bridges, East Devon, combining traditional character with a strong reputation for quality food and hospitality.

The business welcomes local customers, families, tourists, walkers, cyclists and guests staying at the 10-bedroom country inn. The venue also benefits from a large garden with over 100 outside seats and a busy seasonal trade.

The kitchen focuses on quality, seasonal ingredients and well-executed country-pub food — generous, beautifully presented dishes that are cooked properly and consistently.

The Role

We're looking for a passionate, hands-on Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef and owners, helping to lead the kitchen and maintain high standards throughout service.

You'll have genuine opportunity to contribute ideas, develop seasonal dishes and play an important role in the future direction of the food offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality country-pub food
• Support and lead the kitchen team during service
• Run busy services calmly and efficiently
• Support menu development and seasonal specials
• Manage food preparation, stock control and minimise waste
• Train and encourage junior members of the team
• Work closely with the Head Chef and owners
• Take pride in every plate leaving the kitchen

You'll join an established brigade consisting of:

• 1 Head Chef
• 2 Sous Chefs

What We're Looking For

We're not necessarily looking for someone from a fine-dining background. We're looking for someone who understands great country-pub food.

You'll ideally be:

• An experienced Chef or Sous Chef
• Passionate about cooking and quality ingredients
• A natural leader who leads by example
• Calm and organised under pressure
• Reliable and hardworking
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen
• Interested in menu development and contributing ideas
• Proud of the food you produce
• Someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to make your mark within an established independent business.

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