Sous Chef / Head Chef

PIG Hotel Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel and restaurant group in Barnsley is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, contributing fresh menu ideas, and ensuring high health and safety standards. This role offers a clear pathway to Head Chef within 9 months. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and a passion for modern British cuisine. The position includes various perks such as staff stays, discounts, and access to healthcare services, making it a unique opportunity in a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Staff stays – free B&B

35% discount on food, beverages & treatments

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)

Take home goods – cost price

Free access to on-demand GP and counselling services

A range of learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef role is required.
• Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential.
• Ability to inspire and teach junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Manage one of the sections and contribute fresh ideas for the menu.
• Oversee health and safety, ordering, and staff rotas.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Knowledge of modern British food

Health and safety oversight

Job description

Overview

Location: The Village Pub, Barnsley, GL7 5EF

Salary: £33,369.60 per annum (OTE £37,749.36 per annum, including tronc).

Hours: 40 hours per week, including paid overtime (OTE £18.10 per hour).

This is a rare opportunity to join as Sous Chef with a clear and structured pathway to Head Chef within 9 months for the right candidate. This opportunity has arisen due to planned internal movement of our current Head Chef. We’re looking for a motivated and talented chef ready to step into leadership, grow within the business, and inspire a team passionate about delivering quality, simple British pub food.

A Sous role at The Village Pub is like no other. We use local suppliers and a lot of love to create our menus, which change regularly to reflect the seasons. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience — creativity is at the heart of what we do.

Our kitchen is fast-paced and full of energy, which is exactly what we look for in our team members. Come with enthusiasm, your knives, and a bucketful of passion, and we’ll help you develop the rest.

You will assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen — managing one of the sections, contributing fresh ideas for the menu, overseeing health and safety, ordering, and staff rotas.

We’re seeking a Sous Chef with confidence, creativity, and the ability to support a dynamic team. Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential. We want you to be as passionate about modern British food and sustainability as we are. Previous experience in a similar role is required.

Can you remember who inspired you to be a chef, can you do this for someone else and share your knowledge with the junior chefs?

We run an award-winning apprenticeship programme, and as a Sous chef you will take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring the apprentices.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your commitment to us you can expect something a little different:

• Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days).
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

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