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Robinsons Brewery; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food

Accommodation discounts

Team discounts

28 days leave

NEST pension

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships funded

Wellbeing support

Healthcare plan

Family-run heritage

Uniform provided

Job summary

Robinsons Brewery is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll lead by example, develop the kitchen team and ensure fresh, high-quality food with great service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days’ annual leave, a Nest pension, funded apprenticeships and ongoing training, plus generous staff discounts across pubs and accommodation as part of our family-run business with 185 years of heritage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for quality, consistency and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Deliver fresh, high-quality dishes and maintain service standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead by example during peak service times.

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, and start your next chapter with a warm and welcoming family business with a proud heritage, where your contribution really matters.