Senior Sous Chef

Acorn Pubs; Royston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known public house group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team at a newly reimagined venue. The role involves collaborating with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £37k plus cash tips, along with substantial benefits including free meals, discounts, and wellbeing support. Previous experience in catering and hospitality at a leadership level is essential. Apply now to be part of a family where you can make a genuine impact.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount across Acorn Pubs

NEST pension scheme

Life assurance

Gym membership discounts

Referral bonus

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• Ability to run a kitchen and engage customers with exciting new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef.
• Lead kitchen operations and maintain food quality and presentation.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Senior Sous Chef at Banyers House, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Banyers House is entering an exciting new chapter as part of the Acorn and Brunning & Price family. Currently undergoing a major refurbishment, we’re preparing to relaunch as a brand-new, beautifully reimagined pub that blends fresh design with the warm, welcoming atmosphere we are known for. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the very beginning of the journey, be part of building a new team, and help shape an exceptional pub experience for our future guests from day one.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Our Offer

Basic up to £37k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).

Great cash tips.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Ple nty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thank-yous.

We want you to grow with us!

Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.

Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.

Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.

We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

About you...

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

About Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special and apply now!