Senior Sous Chef – Halifax – Country Inn – £35k-£40k + Share of Service Charge

Senior Sous Chef

£35,000–£40,000 | Weekly Share Of Service Charge | 4-Day Week | Two AA Rosette

The Benefits

• £35,000–£40,000 salary
• 4-day working week
• Weekly tips
• Up to 42 hours per week
• Free staff food on shift
• Paid holiday
• Up to 25% discount on food and drink when dining with family and friends
• Pension scheme
• Good shift patterns supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunity to develop within an award-winning kitchen

About My Client

My client is a multi-award-winning countryside inn in Barkisland, Halifax, set in the beautiful Ryburn Valley.

Originally built in 1700’s, the historic inn combines traditional Yorkshire character with a modern approach to food and hospitality. The kitchen currently holds two AA Rosettes and takes real pride in working with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers wherever possible.

The food offering has a distinctly Yorkshire and modern British feel, with seasonal dishes alongside quality pub classics. Current menus feature dishes such as stone bass, roast duck, ox cheek ravioli, brown crab and locally focused produce, alongside fish and chips, pies and steaks.

This is a busy, varied operation with restaurant dining, a bar, accommodation and events, giving the kitchen team plenty of variety and the opportunity to work across different styles of service.

The Role

My client is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Sous Chef to join their highly motivated kitchen brigade.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead the kitchen on a day-to-day basis, maintaining the standards required to retain the restaurant’s two AA Rosettes while continuing to develop and improve the food offering.

You’ll be a hands-on chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, producing consistently high-quality dishes and supporting the development of the wider kitchen team.

The business operates seven days a week but offers good shift patterns and a four-day working week, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a strong work-life balance alongside a rewarding kitchen role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead and support the kitchen team during busy services
• Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Maintain excellent presentation, quality and portion control
• Help develop new dishes and seasonal menu ideas
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained
• Support and mentor junior chefs
• Assist with ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation
• Help maintain and build on the kitchen’s two-AA-Rosette standards

About You

We’re looking for a Senior Sous Chef who:

• Has previous experience in a quality-led kitchen
• Has strong fresh food preparation and cooking skills
• Takes genuine pride in their food and presentation
• Is confident leading a kitchen team during service
• Works efficiently in a busy environment
• Has excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Is passionate about seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Wants to contribute ideas and help develop the food offering

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