Sous Chef
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Job Description
Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Finchampstead Berkshire United Kingdom
Salary: Up to 37000 per annum paid overtime tips
Type: Full-Time 4 days on 3 days off
About the Role:
We re looking to recruit a talented and passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help lead the kitchen team at our award-winning food-led pub near Wokingham. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a kitchen focused on quality seasonality and full ingredient traceability.
You ll play a vital role in driving daily service mentoring junior chefs and supporting the creative evolution of our menu as we aim for 2 AA Rosettes.
What We Offer:
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Salary up to 37000 depending on experience
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4 days on 3 days off rota to support work/life balance
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Paid overtime
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Share of tips (pooled and paid monthly)
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Company pension scheme
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Staff discounts and meals on duty
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Ongoing professional development and clear progression path
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Hands-on ownership and a supportive people-first culture
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
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Leading shifts and supporting the Head Chef in day-to-day operations
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Running all sections with confidence and high attention to detail
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Taking responsibility for ordering stock control and waste management
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Ensuring health & safety and food hygiene standards are upheld at all times
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Assisting in the development of junior chefs through coaching and training
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Contributing ideas for seasonal menus and specials
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Maintaining excellent communication with the front-of-house team
About You:
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Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a rosette-standard kitchen
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Genuine passion for British seasonal cooking nose-to-tail principles and sustainability
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Calm under pressure with a natural flair for leadership
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Highly organised clean and efficient
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Experience working with fresh local produce butchery and larder skills advantageous
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Right to work in the UK
About Us:
We re an independently owned group of food-led pubs with a focus on craft sustainability and career development. Our leadership team is hands-on and actively involved in the kitchens ensuring a genuine collaborative working environment. If you re looking to grow your career with a company that truly values its people this could be the opportunity for you.
To Apply:
Submit your CV today and we ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Employment Type
Full Time
