Sous Chef – 2 AA Rosette Gastro Pub | Package up to £44,000 + Live-In
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire (6 minutes from Letchworth train station)
Salary & Package: £37,000–£38,000 base + tronc (£4,000–£6,000 per year) = Package up to £44,000
Accommodation: Live-in available (£62.50/week, freshly renovated double room with new furniture & housekeeping)
Accolades: 2 AA Rosettes • Michelin Guide listed • 5 Star EHO • AA Breakfast Award • Pushing for a Bib Gourmand
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The Opportunity
We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the team at a prestigious award-winning gastro pub with eight bespoke bedrooms, a stylish bar, and a highly regarded restaurant. Recognised with 2 AA Rosettes, featured in the Michelin Guide, and proudly holding a 5 Star EHO rating, the pub is now pushing towards a Bib Gourmand.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a kitchen that cooks 90% of everything in-house, with a calm and supportive Head Chef who believes in training, teamwork, and learning from mistakes. The environment is professional yet comfortable, offering the chance to thrive in a kitchen where development is valued as highly as consistency.
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Your Role as Sous Chef
* Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and daily operations
* Deliver exceptional food quality and presentation across all sections
* Mentor and develop junior chefs, creating a culture of learning and growth
* Contribute to seasonal menu development and specials, with input into creative ideas
* Manage ordering, suppliers, stock, and kitchen organisation
* Ensure food safety and hygiene standards remain at the highest level
* Lead by example, setting the tone for teamwork, calmness, and consistency
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What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef or ambitious Junior Sous ready to step up
* Strong understanding of fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce
* Passion for creativity in the kitchen, with precision and consistency
* Calm, positive, and professional under pressure
* A true team player who supports colleagues and drives standards forward
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Why Join Us?
* Package up to £44,000 (base + tronc)
* Live-in accommodation available (£62.50/week, fully serviced)
* Training and development schemes, with courses in areas such as chocolate, butchery, and wine
* Supplier trips and foraging days, offering hands-on learning experiences
* Generous staff discounts across the group (food, beverage, and stays)
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Free meals on duty
* Supportive culture with a calm, approachable Head Chef and a team where mistakes are seen as opportunities to grow
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Apply Now
If you’re a Sous Chef looking to join an award-winning kitchen that combines accolades with a supportive culture and genuine learning opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Jonny at jonny@knekthub.com or call 0161 528 5555.