We’re on the lookout for a passionate, enthusiastic, experienced Sous Chef to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident chef ready to take on a leadership role, work closely with the Head Chef, and help drive the team to deliver consistently excellent food.
If you’re passionate about fresh food, enjoy leading from the front, and thrive in a busy, high-volume kitchen, you’ll feel right at home. For us, exceptional guest experiences start in the kitchen—and that’s where you’ll make your mark.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Head Chef in managing a busy, high-volume kitchen
- Maintaining standards, consistency, and quality across all dishes and services
- Leading and mentoring the kitchen team, helping to develop junior chefs
- Taking ownership of your section while supporting the wider kitchen operation
- Assisting with stock control, prep planning, and smooth kitchen operations
- Delivering high-quality dishes that meet our standards, every service
- Working closely with front of house to create seamless guest experiences
- Stepping up to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
Pay & Hours
- £34,000 basic salary
- £5,600 annual bonus
- TRONC (circa £5-7k per year)
- Based on a 45-hour working week
- Pay processed on the last Friday of every month
- Flexible shift patterns between 8am – 11pm, including weekends, depending on venue demands
Why join us?
- A supportive, social, and collaborative team environment
- Freedom to be creative—develop your own specials
- Company-wide summer party (plus one invited!)
- Birthday gift to celebrate your day
Perks across our venues:
- 25% off food & accommodation
- 15% off drinks
Valid at: The Queens Hotel (Lytham), The Ship (Freckleton), The Eagle (Weeton), The Elephant (Woolton), Liberty Tavern (Woolton) & Lytham House (Lytham)
- Opportunities to grow within the business
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications and external courses
- A culture that values recognition and appreciation
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a Sous Chef with strong leadership skills, a passion for fresh food, and the ability to support the Head Chef in running a high-performing kitchen. You’ll bring experience, confidence, and creativity to the role.
You’ll ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, fresh food kitchen
- Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards
- Leadership experience—able to motivate, train, and develop a team
- Confidence in stock control, prep planning, and daily kitchen operations
- A proactive approach—solving problems and stepping up when needed
- Passion for creating high-quality dishes and maintaining high standards
- Knowledge of food safety and a commitment to achieving and maintaining a 5* EHO rating
- A positive, can-do attitude and drive to make the kitchen a great place to work
Above all, you’ll take pride in helping the kitchen run smoothly, building a motivated team, and delivering food that keeps guests coming back.
About Us
We’re Red Fox & Peacock—a family-run business in the North West.
From fresh food and real ale to cocktails and high-energy service, everything we do revolves around people and guest experience. We’re proud of our hardworking, supportive team and the fun, fast-paced environment we’ve created.
Interested?
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today, and we can arrange a coffee to discuss the role—and even set up a working interview so you can get a real feel for the team.
https://redfoxandpeacock.co.uk
Pay: Up to £46,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lytham St. Annes FY8 5LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
