Sous Chef - live out

Robinsons Brewery; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Food & drink discounts

Shift meal discount

Retail discounts

Paid annual leave

Nest pension

Training & apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Healthcare plan

Heritage & stability

Job summary

Robinsons Brewery in Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a busy kitchen. You will help recruit and train, maintain high food quality, cleanliness and compliance, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives under pressure, with opportunities to grow in a family-run business with 185 years of heritage. A welcoming environment with training and career development awaits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on kitchen experience at sous chef level.
• Strong leadership and ability to train and develop staff.
• Commitment to food safety and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef.
• Deliver fresh, high-quality food and maintain consistent service standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead by example during busy service periods.

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