Sous Chef

Acorn Pubs; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Aylesbury is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their kitchen team at The Akeman Inn. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head Chef, lead kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of food quality and service. Previous experience in catering at a junior sous, sous, or kitchen manager level is essential. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £33,000, cash tips, and numerous perks including free meals and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

£1,000 referral bonus

Gym membership discount

Qualifications

• Experience as junior sous, sous, or kitchen manager is essential.
• Ability to drive food culture and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Previous experience in catering

Kitchen management

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces?As aSous Chefat The Akeman Inn, 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, andmaintaininghigh standardsof food quality, presentation, and service.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Basic up to £33,000, 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 Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay 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.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

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!