Senior Sous Chef - Ready for a Kitchen You’ll Actually Want a Career In?
At Balloo Inns, we do hospitality differently.
We believe exceptional food starts with an exceptional team — and that means investing properly in our people, supporting them, and creating kitchens built on respect, structure, and pride.
While many businesses in hospitality struggled, we’re proud to have retained every member of our 130+ strong team. That doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because people come first here.
Our flagship gastro pub, The Parson's Nose, is known for award-winning food, a vibrant atmosphere, and genuine hospitality. With our heated terrace and beer garden, we’re busier than ever — and now looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to help drive standards even further.
If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced fresh-food kitchen, and want to be part of a business that genuinely values your skill and wellbeing, this is a role worth your attention.
What You Will Be Part of
You’ll be joining a professional, motivated, and supportive kitchen team where:
- Standards are high and consistency matters
- Service is structured, not chaotic
- Prep is protected and planned properly
- Your input and ideas are genuinely valued
This is a leadership role in a kitchen that takes pride in doing things properly.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a Senior Sous Chef who:
- Has at least 1 year’s experience in a similar senior kitchen role
- Is confident across all areas of fresh-food preparation in a busy kitchen
- Maintains exceptional standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Brings energy, precision, and attention to detail to every service
- Can lead, support, and motivate junior chefs during busy periods
- Has a calm, professional approach under pressure
- Shows pride in their work and a desire to continually improve
- Is reliable, honest, and trustworthy
- Enjoys working as part of a strong, structured team
- Has their own transport
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about great food, enjoys being part of a strong team, and wants to grow within a respected hospitality business.
What You’ll Get
At Balloo Inns, we believe great chefs deserve more than just a salary — they deserve stability, support, and opportunity. Benefits include:
Reward & Stability
- Competitive salary package
- Paid overtime
- Regular salary reviews
- Salary sacrifice enhanced pension scheme
- Recognition for performance and contribution
- Recommend a Friend Signing Fee
Work / Life Balance
- Flexible 4 or 5 day rota options
- Rotas issued 2–4 weeks in advance
- Consecutive days off where possible
- No split shifts & last-minute rota changes unless emergency
- Paid or protected breaks
- Support for family commitments, appointments, and important life events
Health & Wellbeing
- Private healthcare / healthcare cashback scheme
- Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
- Access to in-house mental health support
- Cycle-to-work scheme
Food & Lifestyle
- Free meals on shift
- Staff discounts across all venues
- Free parking
- Team social events and staff recognition initiatives
Career Development
- Clear pathway and progression
- Growing hospitality group with real internal progression
- Paid training and development opportunities
- 1–1 check ins with the Head Chef / GM
- Menu development involvement and creative input
Why This Role Stands Out
This is not a reactive kitchen role.
This is a chance to join a structured, respected hospitality business where chefs are supported, standards are non-negotiable, and career development is real — not promised.
If you’re looking for a kitchen where you can lead, grow, and take pride in your work long-term, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Send your CV or contact us for a confidential, informal chat about the role
Join one of Northern Ireland’s most respected hospitality groups and take the next step in your career with Balloo Inns.
Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
