Northwich
Sous Chef The Salt Barge £28,000£30,000 per year, plus tips 40-hour contract | Overtime returned as time off in lieu The Salt Barge is an independent countryside pub beside the canal in Marston, entering an exciting new chapter. After two years without food, we are reopening our kitchen with a brand-new fit-out, a new team and a completely new menu. We are looking for an ambitious and dependable Sous Chef to work closely with our Head Chef and help launch a food offering we can be proud of. Our aim is simple: proper pub food, done right fresh, local and full of flavour. Around 95% of our menu will be prepared fresh in-house, including stocks, gravies, sauces and traditional puddings. We are also working with local suppliers, including producers and a dairy farm located less than 30 minutes away. You will help run daily kitchen operations, lead the team during service, maintain excellent food safety and presentation standards, control stock and waste, train junior team members and support seasonal menu development. We are looking for someone with experience in a busy fresh-food kitchen who can remain organised under pressure, lead by example and bring energy, consistency and pride to every service. This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning, help shape a completely new kitchen operation and become an important part of the future of The Salt Barge. Salary: £28,000£30,000, depending on experience Tips: Paid separately and not included in the advertised salary Hours: 40 hours per week Overtime: Returned as agreed time off in lieu Location: The Salt Barge, Marston TPBN1_UKCT