Reading
Sous Chef Join Our Ambitious Independent Pub Kitchen Location: The Elm Tree Salary: Competitive, based on experience Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends We're looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our growing team at The Elm Tree. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants more than just a job. We're building a kitchen focused on quality ingredients, seasonal menus, honest cooking, and a strong team culture. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and management team to help drive standards, develop menus, mentor junior chefs, and play a key role in the continued growth of the business. What You'll Be Doing • Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Leading service and maintaining high food standards, • Training and developing junior chefs, • Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials, • Managing stock, ordering, and food cost controls, • Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Helping build a positive, professional kitchen culture What We're Looking For, • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up, • Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking, • Strong organisational and leadership skills <...