SENIOR SOUS CHEF WANTED – £600–£650 TAKE-HOME PAY PER WEEK LS17 0DJ
Looking for your next step in a kitchen where your skills, leadership and ideas are genuinely valued?
- · Typical take-home pay £600–£650 per week (varies with experience, hours and responsibilities). Advertised rate includes tronc/tips.
- · Last bookings 8:30 pm — no regular super-late finishes
- · No split shifts
- · 45-hour week (5 days over 7)
- · 2 days off per week
- · 28 days annual leave
- · Paid overtime or time off in lieu
- · Full share of tronc/tips
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Sous Chef to join our busy countryside pub and play a key leadership role within our kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef who enjoys cooking fresh food, leading by example, and helping to drive standards in a successful independent business.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, support the development of junior chefs, and ensure every guest receives the quality food and experience we're known for.
Opportunities for further development and a full training and induction programme will be provided.
The Ideal Candidate
· Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a fresh food environment
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a kitchen team
· Experience producing high-quality fresh food at volume
· Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance standards
· Organised and calm under pressure during busy services
· Passionate about food quality, consistency and customer satisfaction
· Ambitious with the desire to progress within a growing independent business
Key Responsibilities
· Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen
· Lead services and ensure consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation
· Supervise, train and develop junior kitchen team members
· Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
· Assist with stock control, ordering, GP management and waste reduction
· Help plan menus, specials and seasonal dishes
· Ensure smooth and efficient service, resolving issues quickly when required
· Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience
· Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence
Additional Information
Full-time, 5 days over 7
Competitive salary package including full share of tips
28 days holiday entitlement per year
Paid for additional hours worked
Due to our rural location, public transport may be difficult from some areas — please check your route before applying
We are unable to offer live-in accommodation
Find out more about Malvern Inns, our pubs and menus:
- The Castle Inn, Spofforth
- The Square & Compass, North Rigton
- Malvern Events
Apply today with your CV and become part of one of the area's favourite village pub teams.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds LS17 0DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require accommodation as part of your job?
Experience:
- a la carte : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
