Sous Chef - Houghton Regis, Dunstable

redlionpub; Dunstable; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Company Benefits

Job summary

The Old Red Lion, a community pub in Houghton Regis (Dunstable), is seeking a capable Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team with confidence and consistency.

Offering a salary of £34,000–£36,000 per year plus tips and company benefits, this full-time role focuses on fresh, quality dishes, strong organisation, and developing junior chefs within a friendly, values-driven pub group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Passion for fresh food and quality ingredients.
• Excellent organisation and leadership skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• Food Safety qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes
• Supervise and develop junior chefs
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste management
• Help manage food costs and GP
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Organisation

Job description

Sous Chef - Houghton Regis, Dunstable

The Old Red Lion, Houghton Regis, Dunstable

Full-time, £34,000–£36,000 per year + Tips + Company Benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

The Old Red Lion is a community pub in Houghton Regis, serving fresh, delicious food alongside warm, friendly hospitality. With a fantastic team, a welcoming atmosphere and a busy calendar of events, it's a place where both guests and team members feel part of something special.

As part of a growing, privately owned pub group, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career in a business that genuinely values its people and promotes from within.

The Role

Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team, ensuring consistently high-quality food is delivered while maintaining excellent standards, organisation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes
• Supervise and develop junior chefs
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste management
• Help manage food costs and GP
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen

About You

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Passion for fresh food and quality ingredients
• Excellent organisation and leadership skills
• Calm under pressure
• Food Safety qualification desirable