Sous Chef

We're looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at The Leicester Arms, our beautiful countryside pub with rooms in the heart of Penshurst, Kent.
Part of the Little & Large Pub Company , The Leicester Arms is all about exceptional seasonal food, genuine hospitality and creating somewhere guests love coming back to.
We're looking for someone who loves cooking, takes pride in the details and is ready to play a key role in driving our kitchen forward.
THE ROLE Working closely with our Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef and wider food team, you'll help lead the kitchen, inspire the brigade and deliver consistently brilliant food.
You'll be responsible for:
Delivering high-quality, seasonal dishes using fantastic British produce

Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Leading, developing and motivating the kitchen team

Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and cleanliness

Managing stock, food costs, wastage and kitchen organisation

Helping develop exciting menus, specials and seasonal dishes

Taking ownership of service and leading confidently in the Head Chef's absence

ABOUT YOU We're looking for a chef with personality, ambition and a genuine love for hospitality.
You'll have:
Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up

A passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and quality ingredients

Strong kitchen organisation and leadership skills

A positive, hands-on approach

A solid understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance

Creativity, consistency and pride in everything you put on the plate

Most importantly, you'll be a team player who wants to be part of something special.
WHY JOIN US? At Little & Large, we believe great hospitality starts with great people.
We offer:
A competitive salary, dependent on experience

The opportunity to work with fantastic seasonal produce

Creative input into menus and specials

Genuine opportunities for progression across our growing pub company

A supportive, ambitious and passionate team

Staff benefits and discounts across our venues

A workplace where your ideas, hard work and talent are valued

SOUND LIKE YOUR KIND OF KITCHEN? If you're a passionate chef looking for your next challenge in a beautiful country pub with big ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and come and be part of Little & Large Pub Company.

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