Sous Chef - Live In (Helmsley)

The Black Swan Inn; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub, The Black Swan Inn, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a talented kitchen team. Your expertise in fresh ingredients, menu development, and strong teamwork skills will be essential. Join a celebrated team and enjoy unique colleague benefits, all in a charming setting.

Benefits

Paid breaks

50% off food at any Inn

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Tronc (tips) to staff

Qualifications

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellence.
• Strong collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house.

Responsibilities

• Manage a talented team and contribute to menu development.
• Oversee stock control and kitchen cleanliness.
• Confidently manage operations in Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Team Management

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focus, warmth, and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns.
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same-day bookings.
• Your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Tronc (tips) to staff.
• Contribute to our Give-inn back scheme.
• Join an award-winning team recognized as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Black Swan has been a beacon of warmth and hospitality for centuries, offering travellers a timeless retreat in Helmsley. Originally a vital stop for stagecoach passengers between Leeds and York, this historic inn dates back to the 15th century. Its unique charm is reflected in its architectural tapestry—an Elizabethan end, a Tudor structure, and a Georgian house—creating a characterful, higgledy-piggledy gem.

As Sous Chef, you’ll be central to our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases fresh, quality ingredients and meets our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help maintain excellence, bringing skill and creativity to the role.

You will manage a talented team, contribute to menu development and costing, and shape the guest experience. Your ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines is essential. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Your operational responsibilities include stock control, ordering from suppliers, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll confidently manage the team and daily operations.

If you’re passionate about food, thrive on challenges, and take pride in delivering excellence, you’ll be a great fit.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen team roles: https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

This role includes colleague accommodation benefits. Learn more here: https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/live-inn