Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: The Queens Head, Broad Chalke

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum

We’re on the hunt for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef!

Are you ready to move forward and take a leadership role in a fast-growing, ambitious hospitality group? We’re looking for a Sous Chef who’s hungry to shape menus, mentor a team, and deliver dining experiences that guests rave about.

We’re Chickpea Group, a growing collection of pubs with rooms and pizza spots across the Southwest. We do things properly, attention to detail, passion for flavour, and care in every plate is at the heart of what we do. Our pubs and pizza spots across the Southwest are buzzing with energy, creativity, and opportunity. Here, you won’t just follow recipes, you’ll help create them, refine them, and inspire a team to bring them to life.

If you love creating great food, take pride in every dish, and enjoy learning new skills while working with a team, you’ll fit right in.

• Structured (but relaxed) training programs — we invest in your growth and knowledge
• Clear pathways to progress — we promote from within
• A fair share of variable TRONC
• 50% team discount across all our places
• Monthly team rewards — we love celebrating wins
• £100 birthday voucher — because your day matters
• Employer pension contributions
• Proper life-work balance with regular days off
• Uniform provided
• Supplier trips & team days out

• Inspire, mentor, and help manage the kitchen team, building a culture of excellence.
• Take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations—stock, prep, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to craft innovative menus, specials, and seasonal dishes.
• Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen is consistent, perfectly presented, and full of flavour.
• Uphold the highest hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen standards.
• Drive performance, training, and development for junior team members.

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar, ready to step into leadership.
• Passionate about food, creative in approach, and committed to excellence.
• Natural leader who inspires, motivates, and develops others.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and excited to take ownership of a kitchen.
• Positive, energetic, and ready to help build something extraordinary.