Sous Chef

Butcombe Brewing Co.; Boston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning food company in the United Kingdom seeks a Sous Chef to help run their kitchen at a modern pub. This role involves managing kitchen operations, creating seasonal dishes, and leading the team. Ideal candidates will have strong cooking skills, experience in kitchen leadership, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Work/Life balance

Industry-leading training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team and run shifts effectively.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Create innovative seasonal dishes.
• Train kitchen staff and improve team morale.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Safety compliance

Training

Team morale boosting

Job description

Sous Chef

Fancy working for an award winning business? Do you want to help run a kitchen that creates innovative and delicious food you can be proud of? The Liberation Group prides itself on giving chefs the freedom to create seasonal dishes while providing an industry‑leading and award‑winning environment to ‘get your cook on’.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the family at The Deerhound Inn, a classic country pub with a modern, stylish feel and a relaxed, comfy atmosphere.

You Will Be

• A top‑notch chef – able to cook, taste, and make our food the talk of the town.
• A leader – hands‑on, confident, running shifts and leading the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Passionate – bring heart to the work and champion the dining experience.
• Authentic – an individual, not a robot.
• A champion of safety – fully up to speed with kitchen health and safety legislation and standards.
• Team booster – delivering training, lifting morale, and setting high standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life balance – role can be done over 3–4 days if you prefer.
• Chance to work for an award‑winning business.
• Experience across a variety of kitchens and menus.
• Access to industry‑leading training and development.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support.