Executive Chef Assistant

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Pitcher & Piano Full time

Pitcher & Piano is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in Newcastle. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining a unique brand identity across our 18 UK locations.

As a key member of our kitchen management team, you will be responsible for running a busy fresh food kitchen, managing stock, controlling portions, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. Your expertise in kitchen operations, team management, and food safety will be invaluable in driving our kitchen's success.

Why Pitcher & Piano?

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Discounted meals while on shift
  • Opportunity to join a long-standing, high-street brand
  • Great training and development schemes, including funding for qualifications
  • Progression opportunities within the company
  • Online rewards scheme, offering discounts and cashback with major retailers
  • Company benefits, including food and accommodation discounts, pension scheme, and employee engagement initiatives
  • Great working environment, with beautifully designed pubs and state-of-the-art equipment

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in a fresh food kitchen, preferably as a Sous Chef or similar role
  • Understanding of GP's, labour budgets, and stock management
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and support the development of the wider kitchen team
  • Competent understanding of all regulations, food hygiene, and company specifications
  • Genuine passion for delivering top-quality dishes
  • Excellent team player with exceptional communication skills
  • Fun-loving, with a great character and enthusiasm for the industry

We're committed to finding engaged, high-performing, and talented individuals to represent our brand. If you think you have what it takes, we'd love to hear from you.



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