Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus & Growth

The Leicester Arms Country Inn; Penshurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff meals

Job summary

The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, Kent is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our countryside pub kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire the brigade and deliver consistently brilliant food.

You will deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes, manage stock and food costs, and help develop menus and specials while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong leadership and the ability to develop and motivate a kitchen brigade.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes using British produce.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, develop and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Team motivation

Job description

The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, Kent is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our countryside pub kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire the brigade and deliver consistently brilliant food.

You will deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes, manage stock and food costs, and help develop menus and specials while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation and cleanliness.