*Sous Chef, up to £14 per hour depending on experience + Tips*
*Exelby Green Dragon – Quality Fresh Food Country Pub*
Near Bedale · Close to the A1 · Full-time · Small team
We’re looking for a capable, reliable Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie to join the kitchen at the Exelby Green Dragon. You will be working directly with the head chef in a hands-on operation with high standards and real accountability.
The Exelby Green Dragon is a long-established village pub with rooms, currently in the process of being refocused around quality, fresh food done. The menu features all the classic pub dishes you would expect, whilst also being seasonal and produce led, with standards that go beyond the ordinary. This is a kitchen where consistency, discipline and craft matter.
This is a senior operational role in a small, focused team. You will be the number two in the kitchen, responsible for running service, maintaining standards and ensuring consistency.
*What’s on offer:*
Salary up to £14/ph, depending on experience
Tips on top (estimated £2,000–£4,000 per year)
An employer with a strong local reputation for quality food
Owners who understand kitchens and are actively involved
Straightforward operation with high standards and no nonsense
*Location:*
Near Bedale, just off the A1
Easily commutable from Darlington, Thirsk, Northallerton, Knaresborough, Catterick and Richmond.
*What we’re looking for:*
Experience at CDP, Junior Sous or Sous level in a fresh food kitchen.
Calm, organised and consistent under pressure
Strong grasp of prep, service and maintaining standards
Confident taking responsibility for service & standards
Ability to work independently when the head chef is off
A team player who takes pride in doing things properly
A CV showing solid longevity in previous roles
If you want a serious senior kitchen role with clear structure and responsibility with support from owners who understand kitchens and are present day to day in the business, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bedale DL8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person