Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, £36k + £5k Tronc, Flexible

Red Lion; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tron up to £5,000 annually

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 33% off meals for you and up to

33% off stays at hotels and 20% off to

Development pathway to Head Chef

Lifestyle Card with 5,000+ discounts

Service awards & birthday gift

Refer-a-friend incentives up to £1,000

Job summary

The Red Lion at Water End has just undergone a £400,000 refurbishment and is seeking a Sous Chef to drive the kitchen forward. You’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand, leading service, coaching junior staff, and taking responsibility for how the kitchen runs.

An exciting path toward Head Chef awaits with Upham Inns. Benefits include up to £36,000 per year plus a share of tronc up to £5,000 annually, flexible shifts, and generous staff discounts on meals, stays, and more.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong cooking and presentation skills and a genuine love of great pub food.
• A calm, hands-on approach to leading a kitchen through a busy service.
• Clear communication and the ability to train and develop others.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead busy services and make sure every dish meets standards for flavour, consistency and presentation.
• Work closely with Head Chef and management, taking the lead when Head Chef is away.
• Coach junior chefs on shift and develop others.
• Help manage rotas, food ordering, stock control and storage.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and safe, upholding safety and licensing requirements.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Job description

The Red Lion at Water End has just undergone a £400,000 refurbishment and is seeking a Sous Chef to drive the kitchen forward. You’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand, leading service, coaching junior staff, and taking responsibility for how the kitchen runs.

An exciting path toward Head Chef awaits with Upham Inns. Benefits include up to £36,000 per year plus a share of tronc up to £5,000 annually, flexible shifts, and generous staff discounts on meals, stays, and more.