Senior Sous Chef — Tap & Tan Tenby
Location: Tap & Tan, Tenby
Position: Senior Sous Chef
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Us
Tap & Tan is a busy bar and smokehouse kitchen focused on bold flavours, quality produce, and relaxed dining. Our menu centres around smoked meats, loaded dishes, and modern bar food all cooked with consistency and passion. You'll be working with a Pro Q coal-fed smoker, producing authentic low-and-slow barbecue alongside a fast-paced service kitchen.
The Role
We are looking for a strong Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, maintaining standards, and driving service quality. This is a hands-on role suited to someone organised, reliable, and confident running services.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
* Lead and supervise the team during prep and service
* Maintain high food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
* Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction
* Ensure food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards are met
* Assist with menu development and smoker preparation
* Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff
* Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence
* working at other sites in the company when needed (Pembrokeshire out of season)
What We Offer
* Guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week out of season
* Competitive salary/hourly rate (dependent on experience)
* Two set days off per week (depending on business needs)
* Christmas Day off
* Opportunity to work with a Pro Q coal-fed smoker and develop BBQ & smoking skills
* Supportive team environment with opportunity to grow within the business
* Staff food and employee perks
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
* Confident running busy services
* Passion for smoked and modern casual dining food
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Good organisational and time-management ability
* Food Hygiene knowledge and kitchen compliance awareness
* Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short introduction about yourself to management at Tap & Tan Tenby.
We're looking for someone who wants to be part of building something special.
Join the team and help shape one of Tenby's most exciting kitchens.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 48 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person