Are you a talented, hands‑on chef who loves proper country‑pub food, quality ingredients and a busy service? We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at The Greyhound Country Inn, an independent, food‑led country pub in the heart of East Devon. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to become an important part of a well‑established pub and have a genuine influence on the food we serve.
What we’re about: The Greyhound is a busy independent country pub serving locals, families, tourists, walkers, cyclists and guests staying in our 10‑bedroom country inn. We have a strong reputation for good food and hospitality, a large garden with over 100 outside seats and a busy seasonal trade. We’re looking for someone who understands that great pub food doesn’t need to be complicated — it needs to be cooked properly, served consistently and taste fantastic. Our food is centred around quality, seasonal ingredients and generous, beautifully presented country‑pub dishes.
The role
Working closely with our Head Chef and owners, you’ll be a hands‑on Sous Chef, helping to run the kitchen and maintain high standards throughout service. You’ll be involved in:
- Preparing and cooking high-quality pub food
- Supporting and leading the kitchen team
- Running busy services calmly and efficiently
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Helping with menu development and seasonal specials
- Managing food preparation and minimising waste
- Supporting ordering and stock control
- Training and encouraging junior members of the team
- Taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen
The person we’re looking for
We’re not necessarily looking for someone from a fine‑dining background. We’re looking for someone who gets country‑pub food. You should be:
- Passionate about cooking
- Reliable and organised
- Calm under pressure
- A strong team player
- A natural leader who leads by example
- Proud of the food you produce
- Comfortable working in a busy kitchen
- Interested in developing dishes and contributing ideas
- Someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality
What we can offer
- £34,000–£38,000 salary, depending on experience
- Two days off each week
- A genuine opportunity to influence our food offering
- A supportive, hands‑on ownership team
- A busy but friendly working environment
- Quality ingredients and seasonal produce
- Opportunity to develop your career with an established independent pub
- Staff meals and benefits
- Beautiful East Devon countryside surroundings
- The opportunity to become a key member of our team
No Christmas day/boxing day working or new years day
The opportunity
We’re ambitious about the future of The Greyhound and want our food to be one of the main reasons people choose to visit us. If you’re the sort of chef who walks into a kitchen and immediately starts thinking: “I could make this even better…” we’d love to hear from you. If you’re looking for somewhere you can make your mark rather than simply turn up, cook and go home, this could be the opportunity for you.
The Greyhound Country Inn, Fenny Bridges, East Devon
We’re looking forward to meeting you.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Work Location: In person
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