Role: Roaming Sous Chef
Locations: Across Hertfordshire
Salary: £35,000 + tips
Hours: 48 hours per week
Working Pattern: 4 – 5 days per week
Overview
Achieve Hospitality are partnering with a Gastropub Group who are looking for a talented and adaptable Roaming Sous Chef to support their kitchen teams across four busy pub sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments, and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of food and service.
As a Roaming Sous Chef, you will work closely with their Head Chefs and management teams, providing operational support where needed, covering holidays, assisting during busy trading periods, helping with menu rollouts, and ensuring standards are maintained across all sites.
This role is ideal for an experienced Sous Chef who enjoys leading by example and is looking to develop their skills within a growing independent hospitality business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support kitchen operations across multiple sites
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Assist Head Chefs with team leadership and service management
- Provide cover during staff shortages, holidays, and busy periods
- Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met
- Support stock control, ordering, stock takes, and waste management
- Assist with menu development and seasonal launches
- Train, motivate, and develop junior chefs and kitchen teams
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress
- Experience working in fresh food, quality-driven kitchens
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to different teams and kitchen environments
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Positive, proactive attitude with a hands-on leadership style
- Ability to support and motivate kitchen teams effectively
- Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport
Benefits:
- Generous tips package
- Opportunity to work across a range of successful pub kitchens
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression with support from a collaborative management team
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV/resume to: mollyann@achievehospitality.com
