Sous Chef - live out

Robinsons Brewery; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Career development

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Robinsons Brewery is seeking a Sous Chef to join our lively kitchen under the guidance of the Head Chef. You will help lead a busy team, maintain high standards, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced service environment.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a growing business and wants to develop within a supportive, family-run operation that values ideas and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Delivering fresh, high-quality food and consistent service standards.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and health and safety regulations.
• Leading by example during busy service periods.

Skills

Leadership

Cuisine knowledge

Team management

Food safety

Job description

Sous Chef

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career?

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Robinsons.

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy leading by example and want to work in a business where your ideas and development genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead a busy kitchen team while supporting the day-to-day running of service.

What’syou’llenjoy inreturn?

• Competitive salary plus tips.
• 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation across Robinsons managed pubs, inns and guest rooms.
• 50% off food during shifts.
• Team rewards with discounts at over 800 retailers.
• 28 days paid annual leave.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Fully funded apprenticeships available.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs.
• Stability and opportunities within a family-run business that’s been thriving for over 185 years.
• Uniform provided.

About the role

As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards across the kitchen.

From supporting with recruitment and training to ensuring food quality, cleanliness and compliance, you’ll help create a positive and high-performing kitchen environment.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen and is ready to grow within an ambitious and expanding business.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Supporting the Head Chef with leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Delivering fresh, high-quality food and consistent service standards.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and health and safety regulations.
• Leading by example during busy service periods.