Upham Inns
Sous Chef - Live In Available
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Sous Chef – Harper’s Steakhouse
Up to £36,000 & Up to £5,000 (tronc) | Potential Live-In Available
Join Harper’s Steakhouse – Where Big Flavours Meet Big Opportunities
Ready to bring your passion for great food to a buzzing, fast-growing brand? Welcome to Harper’s Steakhouse, our exciting premium American steakhouse concept where bold flavours, great energy, and brilliant careers come together.
We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team, earning up to £36,000 per year, with the chance to boost your earnings by up to £5,000 in Tronc. There’s also the potential for live-in accommodation, making it even easier to jump in and be part of the action. With a clear pathway to Head Chef, this is a role where you can genuinely grow your career while doing what you love.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Up to £36,000 per year
- Tronc: Up to £5,000 per year
- Flexible shift patterns
- Up to 33% off meals when off duty (for you and up to 6 guests)
- 33% off hotel stays & 20% off for friends and family
- Free Lifestyle Card with access to 5,000+ discounts
- Service awards
- Birthday gift
- Refer-a-friend bonus & chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000
- Clear development pathway to Head Chef
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Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop junior chefs
- Excellent communication skills
- Right to work in the UK
- Strong culinary and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen
- Work within company menus and recipes
- Manage staff rotas and allocate work
- Train, coach, and develop the kitchen team
- Handle food ordering, stock control, and storage
- Maintain high standards of food quality and guest experience
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, licensing, and employment regulations
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About the Company
Upham Inns operates a collection of premium country pubs and inns across Southern England, serving fresh, high-quality pub food in welcoming, cosy environments. Many of our sites also offer boutique accommodation.
We are also expanding our exciting new brand, Harper’s Steakhouse, a premium American steakhouse concept. It’s an exciting time to join our growing business as we continue to invest in our pubs, our people, and our future.
We are big enough to support your development, but small enough to care about you as an individual. Our team is friendly, hands-on, and passionate about delivering outstanding hospitality.
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