Sous Chef: Lead Creative Pub Kitchen & Menu Development

The Kingslodge Inn; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

£1 stay at inns (Jan-Mar)

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved-1

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Kingslodge Inn in Durham, part of Inn Collection Group, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef, delivering high standards across the menu and ensuring guest satisfaction.

You'll manage a talented team, contribute to menu development and costing, handle stock control and supplier orders, and maintain cleanliness. We value teamwork, warmth, and a pride in delivering excellence in a relaxed countryside setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen as a chef.
• Strong teamwork with Head Chef and other staff.
• Excellent communication across kitchen, front-of-house and management.

Responsibilities

• From managing a talented team to contributing to menu development and costing, you'll play a vital role in shaping the guest experience.
• Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams.
• Beyond cooking, your role will include stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness.
• You'll take charge in the Head Chef's absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• If you're energized by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you'll fit right inn...

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality

Interpersonal skills

Stock control

Job description

The Kingslodge Inn in Durham, part of Inn Collection Group, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef, delivering high standards across the menu and ensuring guest satisfaction.

You'll manage a talented team, contribute to menu development and costing, handle stock control and supplier orders, and maintain cleanliness. We value teamwork, warmth, and a pride in delivering excellence in a relaxed countryside setting.