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Overview
Base pay range at The Blue Stoops, Dronfield. We’re looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, lead by example, and build a high-performing kitchen team. You’ll be the engine room of our food operation — ensuring every dish meets our high standards and every guest leaves with a smile. Training may take place at our neighbouring site, The Hunloke Arms in Chesterfield, ready for launch. Everything we do is built on our values: Warm, Hungry, and People Smart.
We’re a business that nurtures talent and helps individuals reach their potential — you could be our next culinary success story.
Check out more by visiting Mission, Values & Beliefs | Chilled Pubs. If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application!
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining our 5-star food hygiene rating and ensuring food safety compliance.
* Assisting with kitchen training, operations, and maintaining top-quality food prep and presentation.
* Leading your section with confidence, managing orders and ticket times, while working closely with the kitchen team to deliver a smooth service.
* Flexing across different kitchen stations as needed, with full menu knowledge to back you up.
* Helping with stock control, ordering, deliveries, and keeping the kitchen organised and efficient.
* Communicating clearly and mentoring kitchen team members to support their growth and development.
* Supporting the Head Chef to hit key targets for food quality, speed, and labour efficiency.
Who we’re looking for
* A passionate foodie with a real love for fresh, quality ingredients and great cooking.
* A dedicated chef focused on delivering exceptional standards and kitchen cleanliness.
* A natural leader and communicator who can work well with the Head Chef and the wider team.
* Eager to learn and grow — excited about your own development and career progression.
* Someone who lives our values: warm, hungry, and people smart.
* Experienced in busy, high-volume kitchens (2+ years), with the ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure.
* Someone who shares our passion for Chilled Pubs and is excited to be part of our future — you could be our next Head Chef!
* Flexible with working patterns — evenings and weekends are part of the hospitality adventure.
Why join us
* Competitive, industry-leading salary depending on experience.
* Structured working week with regular days off.
* 28 days paid holiday, plus Christmas and New Year’s Day off.
* Your birthday is a paid day off!
* Up to 70% discount across all Chilled Pubs.
* Friendly, sociable team where you’ll feel part of the family.
* Instant access to your salary with Wage-Stream.
* Monthly incentives, annual ‘Dennis Awards’ dinners, and chances to win tickets to some of the UK’s biggest music shows.
* Pension scheme (opt in/out) after 3 months’ employment.
* Career development programmes
* Wine Club! Enjoy huge discounts on wine for Chilled employees.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Restaurants
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