Sous Chef

The Tufted Duck, Tring has just begun an exciting new chapter.

As part of a major refurbishment investment, we have just relaunched this beautiful pub,creating a fantastic opportunity for a talented

Sous Chefto join us at a pivotal moment in our journey.

The Tufted Duckis part of Acorn Pubs, which sits within the renowned Brunning & Price family – known for beautiful pubs, fresh food, and exceptional hospitality.

This is more than just a chef job – it's a chance to help shape the future of a newly refurbished venue from the very beginning.

Joining now means you'll be part of:

• Building a new kitchen culture alongside a passionate team
• Developing menus and standards from day one
• A fresh, modern working environment following significant investment
• The excitement and energy of a high-profile reopening

• Basic up to £35k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Great cash tips.
• The opportunity to earn a further £1k a year through our Management Bonus Scheme

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.

Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.

Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.

We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers