At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create unforgettable dining experiences.
- Company: Join an award-winning pub group that values its people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, flexible shifts, and discounts on dining and hotel stays.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression and personal development.
- Why this job: Grow your culinary career in a supportive, hands-on environment.
- Qualifications: 1 year of sous chef experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We’re on the lookout for an energetic, hands-on Front of Sous Chef to join our fantastic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, love creating unforgettable guest experiences, and want to grow your career with an award-winning company, then this could be your next big move.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary: Up to £34,000 per year, plus Tronc
- Free meal on shift – fuel your day with delicious food from our kitchen
- Flexible shifts & enhanced holiday – work-life balance matters here
- Up to 50% off meals when dining with up to 6 guests
- 33% off hotel stays across our collection
- Award-winning training with a clear pathway to General Manager
- Wage streaming service – access your pay when you need it
- Salary Extras Portal – discounts at Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks, Tesco & more, plus Cycle2Work scheme
- Service Awards & Birthday Gift – because you matter
- £1000 refer-a-friend & chef recruitment incentives
Sous Chef Requirements:
- Be a strong Leader, with the ability to train, coach and develop junior chefs
- At least 1 year experience as a Sous/junior Sous chef
- Great communication skills
- Right to Work in the UK
- Excellent culinary and presentation skills
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- To work and support the Head Chef and management
- Experience working within company defined menus and recipes
- Manage staff rosters and allocation of work details
- Be able to fulfil training and growth of the team
- Be able to food order, stock control and correct storage of food stocks
- A genuine desire to provide high quality food and service
- Maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard of hygiene and presentation within the team at all times
- Comply with all Food safety, fire, Health and safety, licensing and employment laws
We are looking for great people to join us. Our company is big enough to support you but small enough to care about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands-on team who have a passion for running great pubs. We are always on the lookout for like-minded people who have the desire to work and grow with us.
About Us: We believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re passionate about great food, quality drinks, and warm hospitality – all delivered in beautiful settings. We don’t just hire great people – we invest in them. That’s why we offer:
- Award-winning online training academy – learn anytime, anywhere
- Hands-on supplier experiences – from craft brewery tours to farm visits
- Career progression & apprenticeships – we help you grow
About You: You’re the kind of person who:
- Brings passion for great food, drink, and service
- Obsessed with food, flavour, and presentation
- Organised, focused, and always raising the bar
- Hands-on, sleeves-up, lead-by-example attitude
- Flexible for evenings, weekends, and busy periods
It’s an exciting time to join us! We are growing, and we want you to grow with us and be part of our success. We’ve been busy investing in our business and we are seeing some great results. So, we want to continue to grow our pub family and we are looking to recruit passionate people into our team.
Sous Chef employer: Navigation Inn
Upham Inns is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its team members. With flexible shift patterns, generous discounts on meals and accommodation, and a clear pathway for career growth, we foster a supportive and engaging work culture where every Cleaner can thrive. Join us in our beautiful pubs across Southern England, where you will be part of a passionate family dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for our guests.
