Sous Chef | The Ram Inn, Firle
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Tronc
Position: Full-time (45 hours mix of straight and split shifts)
Location: Firle, East Sussex (Reliable transport recommended)
About Us
The Ram Inn is a bustling, independent country pub and 8-bedroom hotel in the heart of Sussex. Our kitchen philosophy is unapologetically ingredient-led and hyper-seasonal. We don’t do corporate, static menus—we adapt to what is fresh and wild, printing a brand-new menu for every single service.
We are looking for a talented, organized Sous Chef to join our kitchen team of 7. If you want to escape rigid corporate specs and get back to true, provenance-driven cooking, this is your kitchen.
Why Join Us?
- True Creative Freedom: Direct input into daily changing menus alongside the Head Chef.
- Elite Local Provenance: Work directly with exceptional organic produce from Shrub, quality butchery from Calcot Farm Produce, and bespoke harvests from Chefs Farm.
- A Culture of Respect: A supportive, energetic independent kitchen that values your craft and your career growth.
The Role & Responsibilities
As Right Hand to the Head Chef, you will help lead our 7-strong kitchen team and run the pass smoothly.
- Hyper-Seasonal Execution: Help manage a fast-paced kitchen that adapts daily to changing ingredients.
- Team Leadership & Development: Motivate, mentor, and manage junior chefs and KPs with clean communication.
- Kitchen Management: Handle daily ordering, stock control, GP targets, and meticulous food safety logging.
Who You Are
- Ingredient-Obsessed: Deeply passionate about fresh, seasonal produce and letting high-quality ingredients shine.
- Experienced Leader: Proven experience at Junior Sous or Sous Chef level in a high-quality, fresh-food environment.
- Adaptable & Organized: Possess the sharp organizational skills and cool head required to handle a menu that changes every service.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary up to £40k (DOE) + a fair share of tronc (tips).
- Genuine influence over a constantly evolving menu.
- Free meals on duty and staff discounts.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
