About The RoleHere at Honeycomb Houses, our Sous Chefs are culinary creatives. If you believe you could support in leading one of our kitchens and engage the team to perform at their best then we are eager to welcome you into our friendly family.The role of a Sous Chef is a big apron to fill and involves many responsibilities that help to keep our kitchens safe, sanitary, well stocked and serving up sensational dishes to our wonderful customers. Our ultimate candidate would have a flare for delivering high quality, a passion for perfection in their presentation and the ability to successfully perform under pressure.Duties include:Assist the head chef in overseeing the kitchen operations and managing the team.Ensure food is prepared and presented in a timely mannerMonitor food quality and taste to maintain consistencyCollaborate with the head chef to develop new menu items and specialsTrain and mentor junior kitchen staffMaintain a clean and organized work areaAdhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelinesSkills:Strong culinary skills with a focus on quality and presentationExcellent knowledge of various cooking techniques and ingredientsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong leadership and communication skillsAttention to detail and ability to follow recipes accuratelyAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlinesAbout UsHoneycomb Houses is a family-run institution born-and-bred from our parent company, Brakspear, which came to life all the way back in 1779. Our philosophy is simple, we treat colleagues like family, guests as friends and pubs like homes. We are looking for a sous chef to join our friendly and talented team at The Sheep.The maximum salary for this position (depending upon experience) is £35,000 per annum, plus tronc which is approximately £3,500 per annum.Employee Benefits:Great Tronc50% off our boutique bedrooms and meals in our Honeycomb HousesFree Meals on dutyDevelopment programmes and progression opportunitiesAccess to our benefit portal, including 1000's of discounts.Wellbeing hub and employee assistance programCompany pension schemeLearning and development platformMonthly recognition and reward programmesFantastic team parties and socialsFlexible working opportunitiesLength of service recognitionMost importantly, you will feel welcomed as part of the Honeycomb Houses family!At Honeycomb Houses, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.