Junior Sous Chef
About the role
A Junior Sous role at THE PIG is like no other. We use local suppliers within a 25-mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce and a lot of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and above all driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best. Our chefs are chatty people, having constant conversations with the gardeners, local farmers, butchers, and fishmongers about what is available and what is in season. Our kitchens are fast paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual. Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Sous Chef and the Head Chef in the running of the kitchen
- Manage one of the 4 sections
- Provide new ideas for the menu
- Manage health and safety, ordering and rotas
- Take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring apprentices through our award-winning apprenticeship programme
Requirements
- Confidence and ability to support a dynamic team
- Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential
- Passionate about modern British food and sustainability
- Previous experience in a similar role is necessary
- Ability to share your knowledge with junior chefs and inspire others
Benefits
- Staff stays – free B&B
- 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments
- Meals on duty
- Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
- Take home goods – cost price
- Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand
- A range of learning & development courses
- Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2
Pay & Schedule
OTE £34,414.38 per annum (OTE £17.70 per hour) including tronc. 40 hours per week, including any paid overtime. Location: THE PIG in the Cotswolds, GL7 5EE.