Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Path to Head Chef

Craft Locals - Rose & Crown; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of card tips

50% off food

20% off drinks

28 days holiday

Staff discount

Team socials

Job summary

Craft Locals - Rose & Crown in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and to develop their career toward Head Chef. You will influence menus, train juniors, and work within a supportive, growing pub group.

The role offers progression to Head Chef, a share of card tips, and strong benefits. Join a welcoming team focused on fresh-food pub classics and excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh-food pubs or restaurants at Sous level or strong Junior Sous ready to step up.
• A creative chef with good organisation and planning skills.
• Skilled in costing dishes and managing margins.
• Knowledgeable and trained in HACCP and food safety.
• A leader with a positive attitude who motivates the team.
• Ambitious and eager to progress to Head Chef in the future.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Guiding, supporting and training junior chefs.
• Assisting in menu development and creating specials.
• Managing stock, ordering and food margins effectively.
• Maintaining HACCP and all food safety compliance.
• Helping to manage labour costs and kitchen financial performance.

Skills

Sous experience

Organisational skills

Costing & margins

Food safety

Team leadership

Career progression

Job description

Craft Locals - Rose & Crown in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and to develop their career toward Head Chef. You will influence menus, train juniors, and work within a supportive, growing pub group.

The role offers progression to Head Chef, a share of card tips, and strong benefits. Join a welcoming team focused on fresh-food pub classics and excellent guest experiences.