Sous Chef
A Little About the Role
We’re looking for a Sous Chef who thrives on fresh ingredients and leading a high performing kitchen team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver top quality food, drive consistency, and maintain high standards during every service. You’ll take the lead in mentoring and developing junior chefs, setting the pace on the pass and in prep, and helping shape seasonal, flavour-led dishes.
- Package up to £34,000, plus tronc (card tips) & cash tips
- Paid overtime
- Free meals on shift – choose from the menu
- 30% discount for you and your guests across B&P (including wagamama)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts, savings options, flexible pay, and financial wellbeing support
- 24/7 confidential support, counselling, health checks & virtual GP
- Regular social events & recognition
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager level in a busy, premium food environment
- Proven ability to lead high-volume, fast-paced kitchens while maintaining excellent food standards in the Head Chef’s absence
- Confident leading and motivating teams, creating an inclusive kitchen culture
- Experience contributing to seasonal, fresh menus with a strong understanding of quality and consistency?
- Strong commercial and organisational skills, with the ability to manage stock, GP, labour and day-to-day kitchen operations effectively
You’ll have access to excellent internal and external development programmes to support your progression, including opportunities through our Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeship. You’ll also benefit from our Advanced Leadership Skills course designed to enhance self-awareness and soft skills, and the chance to move between our pubs, helping you build a long-term career with B&P.
