Sous Chef - Watton - Gastro Pub - £32,000 + Tips at Chefs for Chefs ltd

Swaffham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

32000.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Contribution, Team Support, Maintaining Standards, Service Management, Fresh Produce Cooking, Seasonal Menu Planning, Consistency, Pressure Management, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Sous Chef Perks & Benefits Competitive pay - £32,000 based on experience Full-time contract for the right candidate Paid holiday Tips Free meals on shift Free on-site car parking Pension scheme Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Supportive, close-knit team environment Opportunity to contribute creatively to menus and specials The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join a lively, hardworking, and dedicated kitchen team. Our client is passionate about fresh, local produce, cooking in-house and keeping our menus seasonal. Alongside our core menu, we run a weekly changing specials board, meaning there are always new ideas, dishes, and flavours coming out of the kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef who thrives in a busy pub kitchen, enjoys creative input, and takes pride in producing high-quality, fresh food. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef in a well-structured kitchen, helping to maintain standards, support the team, and keep service running smoothly. About the Kitchen Fresh, seasonal menus cooked in-house Weekly changing specials Strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and teamwork Busy but well-organised service Average covers: Midweek: 45–60 covers per day Friday & Saturday: 45–80 covers per day Sunday: 50–80 covers Team Structure 1 Head Chef 1 Sous Chef 1 Chef De Partie 1 Kitchen Assistant 4 Kitchen Porters Working Hours 45–50 hours per week 5 days out of 7 What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous ready to step up) Passion for fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food A reliable, hardworking team player with a positive attitude Someone who enjoys contributing ideas and supporting menu development Calm and organised under pressure Commitment to high kitchen standards and teamwork About Chefs for Chefs Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality, or disability. We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business. You can find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef in a well-structured kitchen, focusing on maintaining high standards, supporting the team, and ensuring smooth service delivery. Responsibilities include contributing creatively to menus and specials while upholding a commitment to high-quality, fresh, in-house cooking.