Sous Chef
As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead, support and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food, cleanliness and efficiency.
What We Offer
✅ Competitive salary
✅ Tips Paid through Tronc
✅ Flexible working hours
✅ 20% discount on food across all 8 pubs
✅ Career progression within an expanding company
✅ Supportive working environment
The Role
You’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading by example during service.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team
- Preparing fresh food to order
- Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety & hygiene regulations
- Upholding cleanliness and kitchen organisation standards
- Helping drive efficiency and consistency during service
About You
- Confident in leading and supporting a kitchen team
- Passionate about serving high-quality food you’re proud of
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
- Reliable, hardworking and team focused
- Eager to develop and progress within a growing company
Apply Now
If you are ready to join a busy kitchen team and help deliver exceptional food, apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,500.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Sous chef: 4 years (required)
- Cooking: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
