Sous Chef – The Navigation Inn Location: Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time A fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef! Love cooking with fresh ingredients? Have a passion for great pub food? Looking for a kitchen where your ideas are genuinely welcomed? The Navigation Inn, a beautiful and well-established canal-side pub in Barrow upon Soar, is looking for a talented, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join its friendly and experienced kitchen team. Over the past seven years, the owners have worked incredibly hard to restore this lovely pub to its former glory, building a fantastic reputation and a thriving food trade along the way. Now we're looking for someone special to become part of its next chapter!
The Role
Working alongside a highly experienced Head Chef, you'll play an important part in delivering delicious, freshly prepared food to customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality dishes. Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations. Maintaining excellent food presentation and consistency. Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the menu. Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. Supporting the smooth running of busy food services. Working as part of a friendly, hardworking and supportive team. Who Are We Looking For?
We would love to hear from chefs who have: Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally at Sous Chef or Chef de Partie level. A genuine passion for fresh food and traditional pub cooking. A positive, reliable and hands-on approach. Creativity and enthusiasm for developing new dishes. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Don't quite tick every box?
We would also welcome applications from enthusiastic cooks with some kitchen experience who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you've got the passion, attitude and willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you! What's on Offer? Salary up to £30,000 per annum , depending on experience. Permanent position with an established local business. Approximately 30–45 hours per week, depending on the agreed contract. Company pension. Staff meals and food discounts. Employee discounts.
Opportunity to learn from a vastly experienced Head Chef. A chance to contribute your own ideas and influence the menu. A beautiful canal-side working environment Why Join The Navigation? This isn't just another kitchen vacancy. It's an opportunity to become part of a much-loved local pub that takes genuine pride in its food, customers and team. We're looking for someone who wants to get involved, take pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen and help us continue building on everything we've achieved. Sound like your kind of kitchen?
We'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter telling us a little about yourself and your passion for cooking. Recruitment managed by L Y Recruitment Limited on behalf of The Navigation Inn.
Sous Chef in Barrow upon Soar employer: LY-Recruitment Limited
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