Sous Chef

PIG Hotel Group; Gittisham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished hospitality group in Gittisham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to assist in managing kitchen operations and inspire junior chefs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and be enthusiastic about modern British food. Responsibilities include managing a section of the kitchen, creating innovative menu ideas, and ensuring health and safety compliance. This role offers competitive pay with additional benefits like free accommodation and extensive holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free accommodation

35% discount on food & beverages

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)

Cost price for take home goods

Free access to GP and counselling services

Learning and development courses

Anniversary vouchers for dining experience

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and modern British cuisine.
• Willingness to lead and mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Provide new menu ideas and manage health and safety.
• Inspire and teach junior chefs in the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for modern British food

Confidence in a dynamic kitchen environment

Knowledge of kitchen health and safety

Ability to inspire junior chefs

Job description

Location: THE PIG - at Combe, Honiton, EX14 3AD

Salary: £32,328.66 per annum, (OTE £36,498, including tronc per annum)

Hours: 40 hours per week, over 5 days. Plus any paid overtime, OTE £17.50 per hour.

A Sous role at THE PIG is like no other. We use local suppliers within a 25-mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce and a lot of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and above all driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best.

Our kitchens are fast paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual. Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest.

Responsibilities

You will assist the Head Chef in the running of the kitchen, managing one of the 4 sections, providing new ideas for the menu, and managing health and safety, ordering and rotas.

We’re seeking Sous with confidence and ability to a dynamic team. Our Sous' can experience what we offer at more than one of our properties, as well as stepping up into a Senior Sous role.

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 necessary.

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, as a Sous chef you will take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring the apprentices.

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 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.

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.

Robin Hutson: “As with all good hospitality, THE PIG is fundamentally about people; it’s the personalities, passion, knowledge, and skills of the people we work with that somehow converge to creating THE PIG experience.”