Are you ready to put the freshness back into your chef life? Do you love great food, fast-paced kitchens, and being part of a team that genuinely cares?
At Chilled Pubs, we're on the lookout for a brilliant Sous Chef to support in leading one of our vibrant kitchens. Think: towering burgers, swinging skewers, wood-fired pizza, bao buns and home-made gelato - all fresh, all day, every day.
But this isn't just a job. We're a growing, culture-first company with bold ambitions and a big heart. Want in?
Why Chilled?
It all began in 2007 when Loren backed Richard's wild idea to buy The Bulls Head in Repton. Now? We've grown to 7 stunning pubs, 500+ team members, a food factory, and 7 (yes, 7) alpaca mascots.
We don't measure success by sales - we measure culture. That means we care about how people feel, grow, and thrive. We believe the best chefs aren't just great cooks - they're great humans. Hungry, Humble, and People Smart.
We're aiming for 20 pubs in the next few years, and we're passionate about growing our own Head Chefs from within. Your journey could be just beginning.
What you'll do:
Help lead a high-energy kitchen team delivering knockout fresh food
Maintain top-notch food safety and hygiene (we're 5-star rated - and proud)
Set the standard in quality, consistency, and speed across all sections
Own your area, manage orders, and support smooth service
Be confident across our full menu - stepping in to support the team wherever needed
Support with stock, deliveries, and kitchen efficiency
Mentor and develop junior chefs, working closely with your Head Chef
Who you are:
A foodie first and foremost - obsessed with flavour, quality, and presentation
A strong leader, ready to support and inspire others
A team player who thrives in a high-volume kitchen
Big on communication, high standards, and keeping things clean & calm
Keen to grow - this is your stepping stone to Head Chef
Aligned with our DNA - Warm, Friendly, Guest-Obsessed, and full of positive energy
Experienced in a fresh food kitchen at CDP or Sous level
Flexible and committed - evenings and weekends are part of the deal
What's in it for you?
Competitive, industry-leading salary
Christmas & New Year's Day off - every year
Birthday = Paid day off
Structured working week
Up to 70% staff discount
Early wage access via WageStream
Wine Club discounts
28 days holiday
Monthly incentives & epic Dennis Awards
Big career progression opportunities
Access to in-house training, apprenticeships & leadership development
Supportive 1-on-1s with your leaders - we'll always ask: "How can we help you?"
At Chilled Pubs, we're Inspiring Togetherness every day - for guests and our teams. We don't want you to fit in, we want you to belong. Our values aren't just a poster on the wall - they're the way we run our kitchens and live our mission.
Check out our website, socials, and team intros. If you're one of the tug-o-war front-liners (you'll know if you are ), then we'd love to welcome you to the Chilled Family.
Mission, Values & Beliefs Chilled Pubs