Sous Chef | Hertfordshire | £35,000 + approx. £5,000 tronc + KPI bonus | Gastro Pub What's in it for the successful Sous Chef? Base Salary: £35,000 per annum
Tronc worth approximately £5,000 per year
KPI-based bonus
45 to 48 hours per week
Career progression across a growing pub group
Group Discounts
In-house and external training and development
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Tonic are pleased to partner with our client to recruit a Sous Chef for one of their long-standing, well-respected pubs in Hertfordshire. The GM has run the site for six years and the operation is settled, with a Head Chef who has been in post for the last year and is building the kitchen around them. You would be his number two, cooking a classic British pub menu properly, with specials written by the kitchen so your ideas end up on the plate. Trade is steady all year round rather than peaking hard in summer, which suits a chef who wants consistency and time to develop the team. What are we looking for from Sous Chef candidates? Experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up, in a fresh food pub or similar quality-led kitchen
Confident running the pass and the kitchen when the Head Chef is off
Ideas for specials, with the discipline to cost them and hit GP
Organised with ordering, prep and stock, and solid on food safety and HACCP
Able to lead and develop a brigade, with a calm approach through a busy summer service
Must live locally or be able to commute reliably, as there is no live-in accommodation
Your CV should show stability with previous employers
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Sous Chef in Harpenden employer: Tonic Talent
Join a vibrant and dynamic team at our new competitive socialising venue in Liverpool, where you'll have the unique opportunity to be part of the founding team and shape the culture from the ground up. With a competitive salary and genuine progression opportunities as we expand, this role offers a high-energy work environment that blends fun with professional growth. Experience direct exposure to ownership and a variety of day-to-day operations, making it an exciting place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.
