Sous Chef

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Job Title: Sous Chef
Salary: £34,000 DoE + Tips
Location: Albury, Hertfordshire
Are you a passionate and creative Sous Chef with at least one year of experience in a similar role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment where standards matter and creativity is encouraged? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your culinary career.
About the Role We are seeking a confident and driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards of food and service. This is a busy, upmarket pub kitchen where attention to detail, strong organisation, and teamwork are essential.
You will play a key role in daily kitchen operations, supporting menu development, contributing to seasonal specials, and ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen reflects quality and care. This position would suit someone who is creative, reliable, and ready to take ownership in a supportive and professional environment.
About the Client Our client is a well-established, upmarket country pub and restaurant set within the Hertfordshire countryside. They are known for delivering high-quality British cuisine with a modern touch, using fresh, seasonal ingredients in a welcoming and refined setting.
The kitchen has built a strong local reputation for quality and consistency, and they are now looking for a talented Sous Chef to join their team and help maintain and enhance these standards.
Service Hours The kitchen operates the following service hours (orders may be taken up until these times):
Monday OFF

Tuesday OFF

Wednesday to Sunday Service hours

Sunday Service hours with a early finish

These structured service hours provide a strong work-life balance while maintaining a busy and rewarding service environment.
Key Duties Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations

Lead, motivate, and mentor junior members of the team

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard

Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials

Maintain food hygiene, health and safety standards

Assist with stock control and ordering

Key Requirements Minimum 1 years experience working as a Sous Chef

Relevant culinary qualifications

Creative approach to food and menu ideas

Strong organisational and leadership skills

Must have own knives

Must be able to drive or live locally (live-in option available)

Benefits £34,000 salary depending on experience + tips

Training and progression opportunities

Staff meals and drinks

Supportive and professional working environment

If you are an ambitious Sous Chef looking to join a respected and busy kitchen with structured service hours and real progression opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

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Location:
Guildford
Salary:
£35,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Catering

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