Sous Chef

Upham Pub Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. This role includes training junior chefs, managing staff tasks, and ensuring high-quality food and service. With competitive pay up to £38,000 per annum and flexible shifts, this position also allows for advancement to Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, plus a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Up to £38,000 per annum plus a share of Tronc (up to £5,000 per year)

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests

33% off hotel accommodation and 20% off for friends and family

Clear development programme to progress to Head Chef

Free lifestyle card providing access to 5,000+ discounts

Service awards and a birthday gift

Referral incentive up to £1,000 for chef recruitment referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Sous or Junior Sous Chef.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside and support the Head Chef and management team.
• Execute company-defined menus and recipes.
• Manage staff rosters and allocate work tasks.
• Lead training and development of the culinary team.
• Order food, manage stock control and ensure proper storage of food stocks.
• Provide high-quality food and service with a genuine desire to delight guests.
• Maintain high operational and personal hygiene and presentation standards at all times.
• Comply with all food safety, fire, health and safety, licensing and employment laws.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent culinary and presentation skills

Job description

Upham Inns – Winkfield Street, England, United Kingdom

Join as a Sous Chef at Upham Inns. This role offers competitive pay, flexible shift patterns, and opportunities for advancement to Head Chef.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £38,000 per annum plus a share of Tronc (up to £5,000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off hotel accommodation and 20% off for friends and family
• Clear development programme to progress to Head Chef
• Free lifestyle card giving access to over 5,000 discounts across local, national and online businesses
• Service awards and a birthday gift
• Referral incentive up to £1,000 for chef recruitment referrals

Sous Chef Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach and develop junior chefs
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Sous or Junior Sous Chef
• Excellent communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills

Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Work alongside and support the Head Chef and management team
• Execute company‑defined menus and recipes
• Manage staff rosters and allocate work tasks
• Lead training and development of the culinary team
• Order food, manage stock control and ensure proper storage of food stocks
• Provide high‑quality food and service with a genuine desire to delight guests
• Maintain high operational and personal hygiene and presentation standards at all times
• Comply with all food safety, fire, health and safety, licensing and employment laws

About Upham Inns

We own a collection of beautiful, individual premium pubs across Southern England, situated in idyllic villages and towns. Our pubs offer high‑quality fresh pub food in cosy settings, many featuring charming bedrooms. We are also expanding with Harper’s Steakhouse, a new premium American steakhouse brand.

Upham Inns is growing rapidly, investing in our business while maintaining a supportive, people‑focused culture. We seek passionate individuals who are ready to grow with us.