Sous Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Diss
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Kitchen Management Food Preparation Team Leadership Menu Development Culinary Skills Food Safety Branded Experience Quality Control

FULL DESCRIPTION

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team! Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

Sous Chef

Diss

Up to £12.71 per hour

30hrs per week

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression to Head Chef

Privilege card discount

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Rewards

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression to Head Chef

Privilege card discount

[Employer hidden] Rewards

Thatchers Needle

Diss

IP22 4AS

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen!Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

As Sous Chef you’ll: Be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to our Head Chef – stepping up and covering for them when they’re not on shift.

  • Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef
  • Assist our Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen
  • Accountable for running the line during service
  • Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team – helping to develop their skills
  • Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you:You’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after!

What you get from us: You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career – with genuine benefits that include:

  • 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
  • A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
  • Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
  • Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
  • [Employer hidden] Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  • Health Screening Discounts
  • Long Service Awards
  • Gym Discounts
  • 24-hour GP helpline
  • Mortgage Advice and support
  • Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
  • A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
  • Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. [Employer hidden] could be the making of you.

[Employer hidden]. Where people make pubs.

How to apply checklist

  • Give yourself 20 minutes
  • Have your CV ready to upload
  • Double-check your contact details

Thatchers Needle

Diss

IP22 4AS

View on a map

You might also be interested in these Sous Chef jobs

The benefits

Wellbeing

As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation

The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning

Named as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers list.

Bonus

Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries

Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service

We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink

Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme

All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare

Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount

An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount

All of our employees receive a 30% discount on [Employer hidden] food and hotel stays.

Training and development

We’re passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.

Sous Chef FAQ's

How do I become a Head Chef at [Employer hidden]?

We have a variety of career pathways available at [Employer hidden] and your line manager & our support teams work with you on an individual basis to put personal development plans in place to help you achieve your career goals.

How much can I get paid?

Our hourly rates & salaries are dependent on the role. Please see our job adverts for the pay rates on offer or chat to our hiring managers for more information.

What are my main responsibilities?

Assist in managing all aspects of the kitchen ensuring the business is safe & compliant at all times.

WHAT COMES NEXT IS UP TO YOU

WHAT COMES NEXT IS UP TO YOU

Job

Alerts

Don’t miss out on exclusive Sous Chef, Diss opportunities! Register an account or log in to an existing one to subscribe/ manage your job alerts.

Login/Sign-up

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs