Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team with Flexible Shifts

Encore; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Wagestream access

Qualifications support

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Encore in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Sous Chef with a passion for great food and team leadership. You’ll run a section, train your team, and step up when the Head Chef is away. You’ll handle food ordering, stock control, and work with a branded menu while ensuring health and hygiene standards are met.

Join Premium Country Pubs family and enjoy flexible shifts, staff discounts, and opportunities to grow within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team and train staff effectively.
• Experience with food ordering, stock control and branded menus.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support the Head Chef with ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Master working with a branded menu and manage the kitchen team.
• Oversee that the team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Stock control

Food ordering

Menu knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

Encore in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Sous Chef with a passion for great food and team leadership. You’ll run a section, train your team, and step up when the Head Chef is away. You’ll handle food ordering, stock control, and work with a branded menu while ensuring health and hygiene standards are met.

Join Premium Country Pubs family and enjoy flexible shifts, staff discounts, and opportunities to grow within a supportive culture.