Copy of Sous Chef
UK (On-site)
Posted 6 weeks ago
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Job Description
Company Description
Join a Historic Richmond Pub at the Heart of the Action
Are you an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a fresh food environment and enjoys the challenge of delivering exceptional food from a busy kitchen?
The Cricketers is proud to be one of Richmond's oldest and most iconic pubs, serving the local community since 1770. Situated directly on Richmond Green, we're perfectly positioned for sunny afternoons, cricket matches on the Green, and the buzz of pre and post-match crowds heading to and from Twickenham.
With a fantastic reputation, a loyal customer base, and some incredibly busy weekends, this is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where organisation, teamwork, and consistency are key.
The Cricketers offers something a little different. While the kitchen itself may be small, the challenge is anything but.
Midweek services can be quiet in food sales and may require solo working, while the weekends can be busy and high food volume, requiring a calm and organised approach to service.
You'll be joining a kitchen led by a supportive and experienced Head Chef who creates a relaxed working environment while maintaining high standards and managing pressure effectively.
Job Description
As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with our Head Chef to deliver high-quality fresh food while helping to lead the kitchen operation. You'll:
- Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Help manage stock, food costs, and kitchen performance
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards
- Support and develop the wider kitchen team
- Lead services confidently and efficiently during peak trading periods
- Step up and take ownership when required, including occasional lone-working shifts
Qualifications
We're searching for a Sous Chef who is calm, organised, and confident in a fresh food kitchen.
You'll ideally have:
- 5-6 years' experience working within fresh food kitchens
- Previous experience in a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef position
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Confidence working independently when required
- Strong understanding of stock control, food safety, and kitchen compliance
- A positive attitude and a team-first mentality
This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership and understands how to maximise a compact kitchen space while maintaining exceptional standards.
Additional Information
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
Alongside a competitive salary and pension contribution, you'll receive:
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities
- Career progression across Greene King and Metro Pub brands
- 33% discount across our brands for you, plus 15% for friends and family
- 50% discount at Greene King Inns and Hotels for you, plus 25% for loved ones
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, financial, and legal support
- Stream – access your earned wages before payday
- Retail discounts with leading brands and mobile providers
- Refer-a-friend scheme with rewards of up to £1,500
If you're a talented fresh food chef who enjoys working in a close-knit team, takes pride in staying organised under pressure, and wants to be part of one of Richmond's most historic pubs, we'd love to hear from you.
Greene King
Greene King is the country’s leading pub company and brewer with c.2,600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.At Greene King we are passionate about delivering our purpose to ‘pour happiness into lives’. That’s for our customers, our team, our pub partners, our suppliers and the communities in which we live, operate and serve. Founded in 1799 with offices in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk and Burton on Trent in Staffordshire we employ around 40,000 people across the group with three divisions: Greene King pubs, Destination Brands & Ventures, and Brewing & Brands.•Greene King pubs: Greene King pubs is our mainstream pub brand located where people and communities come together; pubs enjoyed in cities, towns and villages throughout the country with clear ambition to be “The Nation’s Most Loved Pub Brand”. Pub Partners runs our tenanted and leased pubs business and Hive Franchise pubs.•Destination Brands & Ventures: Destination Brands is a portfolio of distinct brands which includes Hungry Horse, Chef & Brewer, Farmhouse Inns and Flaming Grill that bring friends and family together, delivering great service, quality and value for money for a range of eating out and drinking occasions. Venture includes Hickory’s, Premium (Crafted Pubs & Metropolitan Pub Company) and Hotels which operate autonomously of Greene King’s managed pub brands. •Brewing & Brands covers the brewing sides of the business. Quality ales are brewed at the Westgate brewery in Bury St Edmunds and the Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Our industry-leading portfolio includes Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale, Ice Breaker and Belhaven Best and our premium beers, Level Head and Flint Eye, brewed for the modern-day drinker.
