Sous Chef - live out

Robinsons Brewery; Elslack; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & accommodation discount 25%

50% off food on shifts

Team retailer discounts

28 days' leave

NEST pension

Training & career development

Fully funded apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Healthcare cash plan

Uniform provided

Family-owned since 1838

Job summary

Robinsons Brewery is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our busy kitchen team and partner with the Head Chef to maintain high standards in service and quality.

You will help recruit, train and develop staff, ensure food quality, cleanliness and compliance, and thrive in a fast-paced environment as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and delivering high standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and cleanliness requirements.
• Ability to recruit, train and develop a kitchen team.
• Proven ability to deliver consistent service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Deliver fresh, high-quality food and consistent service standards.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and health and safety regulations.
• Lead by example during busy service periods.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Recruitment & training

Service excellence

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.

Join the Robinsons family

Since 1838, Robinsons has been built on great hospitality, quality food and great people.

If you’re ready to lead a successful kitchen and take the next step in your career,