Sous Chef – High-Volume Gastro Pub
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 + £2,000–£4,000 tronc
Hours: 45 hours per week, 5-day working week
We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy and well-established gastro pub and events venue in Bedfordshire, part of a successful hospitality group.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys working in a high-volume, fresh-food kitchen and wants to be part of a strong and established team.
About the Venue
The venue has a strong reputation for its food and hospitality, cooking to a 1 AA Rosette standard with a focus on fresh ingredients and quality.
The business is extremely busy, serving around 2,000 restaurant covers per week, with Sundays regularly reaching 200–400 covers.
Alongside the restaurant, the kitchen caters for:
- Over 80 weddings per year
- Conferences and private events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- BBQs
- Finger buffets
- Other large-scale events and functions
The events space includes several conference and banqueting rooms, with capacities ranging from around 40 to 90 guests.
The Kitchen
You will be joining an established kitchen team of 4–5 chefs plus Kitchen Porters. The Head Chef has been with the business for four years, with the wider team also being well established.
The kitchen operates to a high standard, producing fresh food across a busy restaurant and extensive events operation.
About You
We are looking for a Sous Chef who:
- Has experience working in a busy, high-volume kitchen
- Is confident working in a gastro pub, restaurant or hotel environment
- Can maintain high standards while working under pressure
- Has a passion for fresh food and quality ingredients
- Is comfortable working across restaurant, weddings and events
- Can lead and support a kitchen team during busy services
- Is organised, reliable and has a strong work ethic
A hotel background would be ideal, but it is not essential. The most important thing is that you are comfortable working in a high-volume gastro setting and have the experience to handle a varied operation.
What's on Offer
- £35,000–£38,000 salary
- £2,000–£4,000 tronc
- 45 hours per week
- 5-day working week
- Opportunity to work within a successful hospitality group
- Established kitchen team
- High-volume and varied operation
- Potential accommodation support for candidates relocating
- Hotel room potentially available for up to 1 month while you find permanent accommodation
This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to join a busy operation where no two days are the same, with a strong mix of restaurant, weddings and events.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
PERMCHEF
Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedford, Bedfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
