Sous Chef

15 hours ago


Whichford England United Kingdom Knekt Hub Full time
SENIOR SOUS CHEF – OPENING JANUARY 2026

Cotswolds Country Pub Reopening | Brand New Kitchen

Location: Whichford, Warwickshire

Salary Package: Up to £46,000 OTE

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Working Pattern: 4-day working week

Opening Date: 15th January

An outstanding opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join the opening leadership team of a premium country pub relaunching this January, owned by a well-established hospitality group with multiple highly regarded food-led venues.

This role offers genuine influence — helping to build the kitchen from the ground up, working alongside an experienced Head Chef with a strong reputation for quality cooking and well-run teams.

The Role

As Senior Sous Chef, you will:

  • Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen day-to-day

  • Help establish systems, structure, and service standards

  • Be hands-on in prep and service in a fresh-food environment

  • Train, mentor, and support the junior brigade

  • Maintain excellent organisation, food safety, and consistency

  • Play a key role in shaping the culture and success of the relaunch

About You
  • Experience as a Sous or Senior Sous Chef in a quality pub or fresh-food kitchen

  • Confident leader with a calm, organised approach

  • Passion for seasonal British produce and high standards

  • Comfortable taking responsibility and leading from the front

  • Excited by the challenge of an opening project

What's On Offer
  • Up to £46,000 OTE package

  • Base salary £34,000 + exceptional tronc (£10,000–£12,000 per year)

  • 4-day working week

  • Christmas Day off

  • Staff discounts across the wider group

  • Brand new kitchen and equipment

  • Strong long-term progression opportunities


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