Sous Chef - Meanwood - Gastro Pub - £35-38k + Tips

Chefs for Chefs LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 hours per week

No late finishes

Tips / Tronc

Free meals on duty

Free on-site car parking

Closed on Christmas Day

Training and development

Career progression

Uniform provided

Festival and gig tickets

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs LTD is recruiting a Sous Chef to join a busy, family-friendly pub in Meanwood, Leeds. You will work closely with the Head Chef to run the kitchen, lead the brigade and maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and service.

You’ll have the chance to contribute to menu development and seasonal specials, with support from a marketing team to bring ideas to life. The brigade currently includes a Head Chef, Sous Chef, CDPs and kitchen porters.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef, or ready to step up.
• Confident leading a team and setting an example.
• Enjoys cooking fresh food and quality pub classics.
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and no-ego approach.
• Understands the importance of consistency, teamwork and cost control.
• Wants to contribute ideas and develop their career within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead and motivate the team during service
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Contribute to menu development and create seasonal specials
• Assist with food costing, stock control and ordering
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Help train and develop junior members of the brigade
• Work collaboratively to deliver an excellent guest experience

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food cost control

Job description

Full-time Permanent Sous Chef

Posted 23 Oct 2026

Description

Sous Chef

The Benefits

• 45 hours per week over 5 days
• No late kitchen finishes
• Tips / Tronc
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site car parking
• Closed on Christmas Day for food service
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression across a growing group of venues
• Uniform provided
• Incentives including free festival and gig tickets

About My Client

My client is a popular, family-friendly neighbourhood pub in Meanwood, Leeds, known for its relaxed atmosphere, quality home-cooked food and welcoming community feel.

The menu focuses on fresh pub classics and hearty Sunday roasts, alongside a range of dishes designed to appeal to families, locals and regular visitors. The venue also features a spacious beer garden and a dedicated family area, making it a lively and varied place to work.

With a busy kitchen and an established local following, this is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality business that encourages its chefs to bring ideas to the table and make a genuine contribution.

The Role

My client is looking for an experienced Sous Chef or ambitious Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help run the kitchen, lead by example and maintain high standards across food preparation, presentation and service.

You’ll have the freedom to contribute to menu development, daily specials and food costings, with support from a dedicated marketing team to help bring your ideas to life.

The kitchen operates with a team of a Head Chef, one Sous Chef, Three Chef de Parties and Three Kitchen Porters, giving you an established brigade to work alongside.

The working pattern is 45 hours across five days, with straight shifts and no late kitchen finishes. The kitchen serves until 8pm Monday to Saturday and 7pm on Sundays.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead and motivate the team during service
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Contribute to menu development and create seasonal specials
• Assist with food costing, stock control and ordering
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Help train and develop junior members of the brigade
• Work collaboratively to deliver an excellent guest experience

About You

We’re looking for a Sous Chef who:

• Has experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef, or is ready to step up
• Is confident leading a team and leading by example
• Enjoys cooking fresh food and quality pub classics
• Can thrive in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Has a positive attitude, strong work ethic and no-ego approach
• Understands the importance of consistency, teamwork and cost control
• Wants to contribute ideas and develop their career within a growing business

If you’re looking for a Sous Chef role where you can make your mark on the menu, develop your team and enjoy a better work-life balance, this could be an excellent next step.

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