Sous Chef

Are you passionate about creating exceptional dishes and being part of a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen team? We're looking for a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join us at The Pelican!

The Pelican, part of the Public House Group, is a welcoming and vibrant pub offering an exceptional dining and drinking experience with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We take pride in serving high quality food and beverages while delivering outstanding customer service. We're on the hunt for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our team.

Salary

• Up to £45,000 base salary + service charge (circa £15,000 per annum)

What's in it for you as a Sous Chef:

• 50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants and more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support: access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

What you'll be doing as a Sous Chef:

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running a smooth and efficient kitchen.
• Help lead, train, and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety, food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Be hands-on, working across different sections during busy service periods.

About you, our new Sous Chef:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
• A passion for sustainability, seasonality, and a keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional results during busy service.
• A team player who can guide and lead junior team members with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and progress within the industry.
• Flexible approach to work.