The Fountain | Ingbirchworth, near Penistone
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at The Fountain.
We’re a busy village pub with a simple ambition: to serve really good, consistent pub food in a kitchen that is clean, organised and run to a high standard.
This is an important role within our kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead the team day-to-day, maintain excellent standards of food quality and presentation, and make sure food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation are never compromised.
We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves food, takes pride in what leaves the kitchen and understands that a great kitchen is about much more than cooking.
What you'll be doing
As Sous Chef, you will:
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Take responsibility for the kitchen and lead service in the Head Chef’s absence
- Prepare and cook dishes consistently to the required recipes, specifications and presentation standards
- Help maintain high standards across our pub menu, Sunday lunches, specials and events
- Ensure food is fresh, well prepared and something the whole team can be proud to serve
- Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and organisation at all times
- Ensure food is stored, labelled, dated and rotated correctly
- Complete and oversee required food safety checks and kitchen records
- Support stock control, ordering, deliveries and waste management
- Help manage food costs, portion control and GP without compromising quality
- Train, support and motivate other members of the kitchen team
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver smooth services and a great guest experience
- Identify problems quickly and take ownership of getting them resolved
- Support the Head Chef with developing specials, seasonal dishes and new menu ideas
What we're looking for
You’ll need to be an experienced chef who is confident working in a busy kitchen and comfortable taking responsibility when required.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and standards.
You should have:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step
- A genuine passion for cooking and producing great food
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and safe working practices
- Level 2 Food Safety certification as a minimum
- High personal standards when it comes to cleanliness and kitchen organisation
- The confidence to lead a service and support a kitchen team
- A consistent approach to portioning, presentation and food quality
- Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
- The ability to remain organised and calm during busy services
- A positive, hands-on approach — we’re looking for someone who leads by example
- A willingness to take responsibility rather than wait to be asked
Why join us at The Fountain?
The Fountain is a village pub at the heart of its local community. We want to be known for great food, warm hospitality and consistently high standards, and the kitchen is a huge part of achieving that.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to have a real influence on the food we serve and to work alongside the Head Chef to continue improving and developing our kitchen.
Benefits include:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Opportunities to develop and progress within the business
If you're passionate about food, proud of the kitchen you work in and want to be part of a team focused on raising standards and delivering great pub food, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
