Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef position available
The role is at: Social Bar & Kitchen Newton Abbot or The Bear Newton Abbot
Competitive salary based on experience
Full-time or part time available.
About Us
We are an independent, family run hospitality business based in the heart of Newton Abbot, proudly operating two very different but equally exciting venues.
Social Bar & Kitchen is our award winning restaurant offering premium casual dining with a strong focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
The Bear is our lively activity bar, combining quality street food with live sport, entertainment, events and a fun, fast-paced atmosphere.
We're looking for either an experienced Head Chef ready to lead one of our kitchens, or a talented Sous Chef looking to take the next step in their career with the support to develop into a Head Chef.
We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about creating great food, leading by example and helping shape the future of one of our kitchens.
Depending on your experience, you'll either:
- Lead and run one of our kitchen teams as Head Chef
- Join as a Senior Sous Chef with a clear development pathway into a Head Chef position
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team
- Maintaining consistently high food standards
- Supporting menu development and seasonal specials
- Managing stock, ordering and GP
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards
- Training and developing junior chefs
- Working alongside the front of house team to deliver a fantastic customer experience
- Helping drive the business forward with fresh ideas and enthusiasm
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about producing quality food
- Calm under pressure
- A natural leader who enjoys developing others
- Organised and reliable
- Proud of maintaining high standards
- Creative and enthusiastic
- Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than just another job
Essential
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations
- Food safety and hygiene knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Supportive, hands on owners
- Company pension
- Employee discounts across our venues
- A chance to be part of an ambitious independent business that's continually investing and growing
Why Join Us?
We aren't a large corporate chain where you're just another number.
We're a family run independent business that genuinely values our team and believes the best ideas come from the people working in the kitchens every day.
Whether you're an established Head Chef looking for your next challenge, or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to take that next step, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're passionate about food, enjoy working in a close-knit team and want to help shape the future of an exciting independent hospitality business, apply today.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Newton Abbot
Schedule: Includes evenings and weekends.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
