Sous Chef - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

60% off meals on shift

Free chef uniform

Kitchen shoes provided

Career development options

Job summary

Wonderful Ness, part of Hall & Woodhouse, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our Devon inn. You will help keep service running smoothly, deliver high-quality dishes, and uphold the pub's celebrated standards on a busy coast-path site.

Applicants should be organized, able to supervise during shifts, and committed to food safety and sustainability. This full-time role offers a strong work‑life balance and opportunities for development within a respected kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and run kitchen service when scheduled, ensuring smooth and timely meals.
• Maintain high cooking standards, master a range of techniques and equipment.
• Adhere to central specs for cooking and presentation with no variations.
• Oversee food safety, allergen handling and compliance in the kitchen.
• Support and develop junior staff, creating a collaborative team environment.

Job description

Premium pub - £14.50 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

Wonderful Ness - Fabulous location
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of incredible destination inns and named after the ‘Ness’ (the rocky outcrop that towers over it) this beautiful Devon inn is a Grade II listed haunt with nine stunning bedrooms. And it’s location, on the South West Coast Path, provides stunning views over the Teign Estuary. Originally built in 1810 as the summer home of the infamous Clifford family, who, as rumor has it, enlarged their fortune through smuggling (via the secret tunnel just behind the pub) The pub hotel had an extensive refurbishment and investment in 2020 offering guests stunning rooms and views; with food and drink to match.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really LooksAfter You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership teamand are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keepdelivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 dayson, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips toboost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chefuniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits,with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development,including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3apprenticeship.
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help youfeel at home from day one, we're a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You’ll Fit Right In If you're:

• An organised chef with supervisoryexperience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cookingtechniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of thekitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player whoenjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen andreally cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance andsustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role witha company that notices talent and hard work.

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