At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen, create seasonal menus, and mentor junior chefs.
- Company: Award-winning country pub known for its fresh food and bustling atmosphere.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career progression, working in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Perfect for ambitious chefs ready to step up to Head Chef.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make your mark in a celebrated kitchen.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef with a passion for fresh, seasonal food.
The predicted salary is between 31950 - 39050 £ per year.
We're recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef on behalf of a busy, much-loved country pub just outside Brighton, set against the South Downs and known for its multi-award-winning Sunday roasts and entirely fresh food menu. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business at exactly the right time.
The pub was taken over just over a year ago, given a stunning refurb, and picked up an industry award for Best Roast Dinner within months of reopening. The business has gone from strength to strength since opening, creating a bustling atmosphere which has been a huge hit with locals and people travelling in. With expansion plans on the horizon, this role offers excellent progression opportunities within the business, in particular for someone ready to step into a Head Chef position and take charge of your own kitchen.
About the role:
- Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help lead a lively kitchen serving locally sourced produce centered around pub classics done to a very high standard to elevated specials and their celebrated Sunday roast.
- Running service and supporting the wider team across a busy bar, restaurant, and function room.
- Taking full charge of the kitchen on the Head Chef's days off — ordering, prepping, managing the team, and holding standards very high.
- Bringing your own ideas to seasonal menus and specials.
- Training and mentoring junior chefs as the team grows.
- Helping look after food safety, stock control, and day-to-day kitchen organisation.
Who we're looking for:
- An experienced Sous Chef with a genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food.
- Someone confident running a kitchen solo, not just a section.
- Ambitious, with a real desire to progress into a Head Chef role as the business grows.
- A positive, hands-on team player who thrives under pressure.
If this sounds like you, please drop me an email with your CV and we can arrange a call to go through in more detail.
Sous Chef in Hassocks employer: Yellow Group
Join our award-winning country pub in Hassocks, where a vibrant work culture and a commitment to fresh, locally sourced food create an inspiring environment for culinary professionals. As a Sous Chef, you'll not only have the chance to showcase your skills in a bustling kitchen but also enjoy excellent growth opportunities, with clear pathways to advance into a Head Chef role as we expand. Our supportive team atmosphere and recognition for quality dining make this an exceptional place to develop your career while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs.
