Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen Team, Fresh Food + Tips | £34–£36k

Redlionpub; Dunstable; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Company Benefits

Job summary

The Old Red Lion, a community pub in Houghton Regis (Dunstable), is seeking a capable Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team with confidence and consistency.

Offering a salary of £34,000–£36,000 per year plus tips and company benefits, this full-time role focuses on fresh, quality dishes, strong organisation, and developing junior chefs within a friendly, values-driven pub group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Passion for fresh food and quality ingredients.
• Excellent organisation and leadership skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• Food Safety qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes
• Supervise and develop junior chefs
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste management
• Help manage food costs and GP
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Organisation

Job description

The Old Red Lion, a community pub in Houghton Regis (Dunstable), is seeking a capable Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team with confidence and consistency.

Offering a salary of £34,000–£36,000 per year plus tips and company benefits, this full-time role focuses on fresh, quality dishes, strong organisation, and developing junior chefs within a friendly, values-driven pub group.