Sous Chef – Flexible Shifts, Path to Head Chef & Perks

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

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.