Senior Sous Chef

Job Description

A brand-new kitchen. A brand-new chapter. Your opportunity to make your mark.

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The Crooked Billet is about to become something very special – and we’re building a kitchen team to make it happen.

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Following a significant investment and an exciting transformation, The Crooked Billet is joining Acorn Pubs, part of the Brunning & Price family.

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We’re creating a completely new food experience and are looking for passionate chefs to join us from the beginning.

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This isn't about stepping into an established kitchen.

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This is your chance to help create it.

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• Be part of the story
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The Crooked Billet is being transformed into a flagship pub with a fresh identity, a beautifully designed space and a food offer designed to make people want to come back.

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As part of the kitchen team, you’ll have a genuine opportunity to help shape that offer.

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We’re looking for chefs who care about what goes on the plate.

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Chefs who enjoy working with great ingredients, take pride in consistency and presentation, and understand that pub food can be both generous and seriously good.

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If you’re an experienced Senior Sous or Sous Chef, this is a particularly exciting opportunity.

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You’ll be joining at the point where the kitchen is being created, helping establish the standards, systems and culture from day one.

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You’ll have the opportunity to build your team, influence the menu and develop a kitchen that you can genuinely be proud of.

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We’re looking for leaders who can combine strong kitchen skills with the ability to inspire and develop people.

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And there’s plenty in it for you!

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• Our Offer
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Basic up to £40k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).

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Great cash tips.

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• The Extras
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We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!

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30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.

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It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.

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Protection for your family with life assurance.

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Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.

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Cycle to work scheme.

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£1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.

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Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

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Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

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Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.

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Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.

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Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.

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Discounted gym membership.

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Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.

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Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

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We want you to grow with us!

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Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.

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Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.

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Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.

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We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

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About you...

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Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

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About Acorn Pubs...

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• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms. /n
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country. /n
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged. /n
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities. /n
• @brunningandpricecareers /n
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Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special and apply now!

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