🍴 Sous Chef – Modern Gastro Pub (North Yorkshire)

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef \ Junior Sous  ready to step up and join our client’s growing team in their recently launched gastro pub based near Ripon, North Yorkshire.

💷 Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 + tips

About the role:

Pub service hours:

• Wednesday – Dinner only
• Thursday – Saturday – Lunch & Dinner
• Sunday – Lunch service only (12–6)
• Monday & Tuesday – Closed 

• Small, focused brigade including Head Chef, CDP and Commis, with additional support where needed.
• Menu: Modern pub classics – not huge, but everything is made from scratch with a focus on quality.
• Progression opportunities: Training and experience available across all of our client’s 6 restaurants, all located nearby.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef with menu development and daily specials.
• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and consistency.
• Support with ordering, stock control, and waste management.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are upheld at all times.
• Train, motivate, and support junior kitchen staff.

What’s on offer:

• £36k–£38k + tips
• Brand new kitchen to work in
• Uniforms provided
• Meals on duty
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop and move forward

Who we’re looking for:

• A chef with experience in modern gastro pubs pushing a senior level
• Someone who has shown longevity in previous roles
• Ambitious, reliable, and keen to push on in their career

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal food in a supportive team while enjoying a great work-life balance.