Sous Chef – Join Our Ambitious Independent Pub Kitchen
Location: The Elm Tree
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
We're looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our growing team at The Elm Tree.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants more than just a job. We're building a kitchen focused on quality ingredients, seasonal menus, honest cooking, and a strong team culture. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and management team to help drive standards, develop menus, mentor junior chefs, and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Leading service and maintaining high food standards
- Training and developing junior chefs
- Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials
- Managing stock, ordering, and food cost controls
- Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Helping build a positive, professional kitchen culture
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up
- Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to perform under pressure during busy services
- High standards and attention to detail
- A positive attitude and team-first mentality
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and tips
- Live in accommodation available
- Opportunity to influence menus and specials
- Supportive ownership team that invests in people
- Career progression opportunities as the business grows
- Staff discounts and team events
- A kitchen where your ideas and contribution genuinely matter
About Us
The Elm Tree is an independent pub with a reputation for quality food, warm hospitality, and community spirit. We're ambitious about what we do and are looking for people who share our passion for creating something special.
If you're ready to be part of a kitchen with high standards, great people, and exciting plans for the future, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, send your CV and a short introduction telling us why you'd be a great fit for the team.
Pay: From £28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
