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FULL TIME EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEF

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Job Title: Experienced Sous Chef – The Bull, Watton-at-Stone

Salary: £13.50 per hour + service charge (circa £8000 per annum) + live in accommodation.

Location: The Bull, Watton-at-Stone
Reports to: Executive Chef
Business Type: Family-led country pub with sister site (The White Horse, Hertingfordbury)

About Us

The Bull is a well-loved village pub located in the heart of Watton-at-Stone, proudly operated by the current family owners for the past 14 years. With a loyal local following and a reputation for serving high-quality fresh food, we are committed to excellent service and a warm, community-focused atmosphere. Our sister pub, The White Horse in Hertingfordbury, is also overseen by our Executive Chef, who leads both kitchens with a passion for seasonal, freshly prepared dishes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef who is ready for a new challenge and eager to work directly under an Executive Chef. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong fresh food experience who wants to develop further, refine their craft, and grow within a supportive, professional kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of fresh menu dishes to a high standard.

· Work closely with the Executive Chef to execute menu vision and maintain consistency.

· Contribute ideas and show a willingness to learn and expand skillsets.

· Help manage kitchen organisation, including stock control and cleanliness.

· Work as part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to ensure smooth service.

· Uphold food safety, hygiene, and high operational standards at all times.

What We’re Looking For

· Proven cooking ability, ideally in a fresh food-led kitchen.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a genuine passion for food.

· A team player who thrives in a friendly, collaborative environment.

· Willingness to learn, develop, and take on new responsibilities.

· Reliability, pride in your work, and commitment to great service.

Why Join Us?

· Work under an experienced Executive Chef with the chance to grow your abilities.

· Be part of a respected, family-run business with a strong local reputation.

· Opportunity to contribute to menus focused on quality, fresh ingredients.

· Supportive team culture with a long-established loyal customer base.

· A chance to make your mark in a thriving village pub with sister site involvement potential.

If you’re an ambitious chef looking to take the next step in your career and work with a passionate team who care about great food and service, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

The Bull is all about English country charm, where the beauty of the place is in its simplicity. With crackling fires, friendly locals gathered at the bar, and a menu brimming with nostalgic classics that give a sense of comfort and home-cooked familiarity - with a lovely wine list to match! But it’s not just about the food and drink - The Bull is at the heart of the community, where the warmth and passion of our team will make every visit feel like coming home. Our purpose is to be the future of caring and considered hospitality, and this all starts with our People. We are recruiting for The Bull and seeking a Sous Chef to support our Head Chef with overseeing our small, close-knit brigade. As a Sous Chef you will need to be a real leader. Having some experience in dealing with staff to help with the management of a kitchen team with various levels of skills and capabilities. You will be confident with overseeing of the kitchen, from maintaining supplier relationships, managing food costs, assisting with rotas to understanding health and safety regulations.

What We Offer:
Alongside the Head Chef, you will have the autonomy to create your own dishes and have input into the menu. You will also cook most dishes in-house. You should consider yourself to be a natural leader, as having an eye for detail and a real passion for producing quality fresh food. You will need to be hands-on with great communication skills.

Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner

• Follow recipes and presentation specifications

• Operate in a small kitchen safely and efficiently

• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards

• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of the kitchen and kitchen equipment

• Restock items as needed throughout the shift

• Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standard

• Running the kitchen when the current head chef is absent.