Sous Chef, Gastro Pub,  ASAP Start

A busy country pub in the Northamptonshire countryside is hiring a Sous Chef

• Peak summer food sales up to £50k per week
• Big outdoor space for high-volume service
• Outdoor BBQ offer during the summer months
• Set in a former stationmaster’s house with views over the lake and countryside

The role

• You will support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen day to day.
• Run service at pace, inside and outside
• Cook with fresh produce and bring ideas to the menu
• Drive consistency, quality, and speed during peak trade
• Manage prep, ordering, stock, and wastage
• Lead, train, and develop junior chefs
• Keep standards tight on food safety and cleanliness

What you need

• Sous Chef experience in a fresh-food kitchen
• Confidence running busy services and outdoor trade
• Strong people skills
• Calm, approachable leadership
• Clear focus on coaching juniors and building a team culture

Pay and contract

• Salary: £36,000 + tronc (around £3-4,000 per year)
• Salary or Hourly options available
• Contracted hours: 48 per week

Start date

• ASAP

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