Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Great Benefits & Growth

Butcombe Group; Axbridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Extra birthday holiday

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Butcombe Pubs & Inns is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen teams across the UK. You’ll help lead the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, prepare dishes to high standards and support the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We offer great benefits, including tips via TRONC scheme, staff discounts, flexible working, birthday holiday and wellbeing support, plus career development opportunities as part of a respected pub group.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchens and leadership roles.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently and safely.
• Getting involved in food preparation, service and the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Coaching and mentoring the team, sharing your knowledge and helping others develop.
• Supporting stock control, ordering and kitchen compliance.
• Taking the lead in the Head Chef’s absence and helping drive the kitchen forward.
• Creating a positive, supportive team culture where everyone can do their best work.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Food quality

Job description

Butcombe Pubs & Inns is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen teams across the UK. You’ll help lead the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, prepare dishes to high standards and support the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We offer great benefits, including tips via TRONC scheme, staff discounts, flexible working, birthday holiday and wellbeing support, plus career development opportunities as part of a respected pub group.