Sous Chef

Sous Chef

£14.50–£16.10 per hour (equivalent to £33,200–£36,900 per year) + share of card tips

We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef who wants to develop their career and showcase their skills. At Craft Locals, we give our chefs the platform to grow, with clear progression to running their own kitchen in the future.

The Rose & Crown is a welcoming, country pub located in the outskirts of Rickmansworth, just a short walk from the Aquadrome and Bishop's Wood Country Park. It is set to open in March 2026.

• Pay: £14.50–£16.10/hr (equivalent to £33,200–£36,900/year)
• Tips:
  Share of card tips
• Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, staff discount, team socials
• Training:
  Supplier visits, brewery trips, leadership development and menu design opportunities
• Autonomy:
  Input into specials and menus, with the freedom to showcase your skills
• Progression:
  Clear pathway to Head Chef

• Leading the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Guiding, supporting and training junior chefs
• Assisting in menu development and creating specials
• Managing stock, ordering and food margins effectively
  
  Maintaining HACCP and all food safety compliance

• Experience in fresh-food pubs or restaurants at Sous level or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
• A creative chef with good organisation and planning skills
• Skilled in costing dishes and managing margins
• Knowledgeable and trained in HACCP and food safety
• A leader with a positive attitude who motivates the team
• Ambitious and eager to progress to Head Chef in the future