Are you feeling stuck in your current role?
Craving autonomy, creativity, and a team that actually cares?
Want to feel like more than just a number?
We are looking for a driven, talent-packed Senior Chef de Partie ready to step into a Junior Sous Chef role within the next 6 months to join our brigade at The Falcon Inn in Long Whatton.
This isn't an average, cookie-cutter kitchen role. Our food trade is getting busier by the day, we're growing fast, and we have big expansion plans in the pipeline—including expanding our kitchen to keep up with demand!
We don't just want someone to run a section—we want someone with the drive to step up to the pass, learn kitchen management, and earn the Junior Sous title as we scale up our operations.
Still interested? Read on.
About Us
We’re not your average pub group — we’re Unique Inns. With two stunning locations—The Castle Inn in Castle Donington and The Falcon Inn in Long Whatton—we’re on a mission to Make Hospitality Great Again.
Check us out: www.falconlongwhatton.co.uk
We’re growing fast, which means now is the absolute best time to get on board. You’ll work alongside our Head Chef who is passionate about building up people—not just kitchens. It’s a supportive, high-vibes environment where you’re empowered to sharpen your skills, step into true leadership, and grow as our pub expands.
Be the Tonic to Our Gin… the Robin to Our Batman
If you’re looking for a fresh start, want a clear, guaranteed pathway into kitchen management, and want to be part of an exciting growth phase, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Role & Fast-Track Progression
- Section Mastery to Pass Leadership: Start by taking total ownership of key sections, then rapidly transition into running the pass, directing service, and managing the kitchen alongside the Head Chef as cover numbers rise.
- Fresh & Seasonal Cooking: Craft high-end, fresh pub classics and contemporary dishes, showcasing your creativity through daily specials and seasonal menu changes.
- Junior Sous Mentorship: Over the next 6 months, receive structured coaching on stock management, GP calculation, ordering, and kitchen leadership to prepare you for your official promotion to Junior Sous.
- Team Leadership & Culture: Train, guide, and inspire CDPs, Commis Chefs, and Kitchen Porters, fostering a positive, energetic, and supportive kitchen culture.
- Kitchen Expansion & Operations: Play an active role in keeping kitchen operations streamlined, controlling prep/waste, and preparing for our upcoming kitchen extension.
- High Standards & Compliance: Maintain absolute cleanliness, food hygiene, and EHO-compliant health & safety standards (HACCP/COSHH) at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- An ambitious Senior Chef de Partie who feels ready for their next step and wants a clear 6-month roadmap to Junior Sous.
- A genuine passion for fresh, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and creative presentation.
- A calm, decisive presence under pressure with natural communication and leadership potential.
- Flexibility and adaptability—comfortable handling everything from steady weekday services to bustling, high-volume weekends.
- Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: £13.00 – £13.70 per hour (depending on experience), with a structured review and pay progression as you hit your 6-month Junior Sous milestones.
- Great Tips: Share of card and cash tips averaging £100+ per month.
- Autonomy & Flair: Real creative freedom to run specials, contribute to menus, and make your mark on our thriving pub.
- Supportive Culture: Direct mentoring from senior culinary leaders who care about your career development, work-life balance, and personal growth.
- Immediate Start: Ready when you are.
Ready for the Next Chapter?
Send us your CV and a short intro about why you’d be a great fit for The Falcon Inn. Let’s grab a coffee and talk about your 6-month path to Junior Sous with Unique Inns.
Let’s build something brilliant — together.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£13.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Experience:
Work Location: In person
