Sous Chef

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Sous Chef at The Grosvenor Arms, Aldford, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £35,000, plus tronc (your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.
• Bonus up to £1,500 per annum (OTE).

The Extras

• Free meals on shift from the menu.
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including Wagamama.
• Save early with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Discounts via Perks on everyday purchases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Stream – use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24‑hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get‑togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thank‑yous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn – we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work‑based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self‑awareness and soft skills.
• Encourage movement between our pubs for a long‑term career with B&P.

About You

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

About Brunning & Price

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special and apply now!