Sous Chef: Own Fresh Menus & Lead a Kitchen Team

Harri.com; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Chef development programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Free meals

20% Young's pubs/hotels discount

Share save scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Lock Keeper, a traditional pub on the River Avon in Keynsham near Bristol and Bath, is seeking a Sous Chef who leads with passion, creates fresh menus, and supports the Head Chef. You will manage daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and contribute to new dish development in a welcoming, high-quality dining environment.

Enjoy free meals, staff discounts, a pension, and opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Passion for leading and developing a team
• Active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety
• Creativity to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials
• Strong planning and organisational skills for GP and labour controls
• Pro-active approach to driving sales and growth with kitchen and FOH teams

Skills

Leadership

Quality fresh food

Communication

Hands-on chef

Health and safety

Menu design

Team development

Job description

The Lock Keeper, a traditional pub on the River Avon in Keynsham near Bristol and Bath, is seeking a Sous Chef who leads with passion, creates fresh menus, and supports the Head Chef. You will manage daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and contribute to new dish development in a welcoming, high-quality dining environment.

Enjoy free meals, staff discounts, a pension, and opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and annual leave.