Sous Chef

The Little Gems group is a collection of charismatic Pubs which at the moment spans Warwickshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire. The collection composes part of the Managed Houses division of pub company & brewery Wells & Co.

Little Gems aim to serve up quality food and drinks and provide our locals and out-of-town guest a place to dine, drink, sleep and relax. Much like our interiors, we are an eclectic mix of the old with the new. Reclaimed wood upcycled furniture and original features provide a fresh approach to dining but with that old-fashioned sense of hospitality.

The Old Cock Inn is a delightful pub & restaurant in the heart of Harpenden, offering our guests the added benefit of six boutique bedrooms. We have a stylish and cosy restaurant, a relaxed and informal bar area with a roaring log fire for the colder months, and our lovely terrace garden at the back.

We’re what you might call a ‘proper pub’ serving a selection of four real ales and craft beers, alongside an extensive wine, gin and spirit list. Our menus are seasonal and we pride ourselves in serving the best local produce we can get our hands on, with our menus changing seasonally and dishes freshly prepared daily in our kitchen.

Your role as Sous Chef:

- Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

What we are looking for:

- Currently a Sous Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
- The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
- Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company?

In return, we will provide you with a great package including:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday
• Pension & Life assurance
• Free food on shift
• Realistic working hours
• Retail discount scheme and 25% off dining
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team

The Little Gems group is a collection of charismatic Pubs which at the moment spans Warwickshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire. The collection composes part of the Managed Houses division of pub company & brewery Wells & Co.

Little Gems aim to serve up quality food and drinks and provide our locals and out-of-town guest a place to dine, drink, sleep and relax. Much like our interiors, we are an eclectic mix of the old with the new. Reclaimed wood upcycled furniture and original features provide a fresh approach to dining but with that old-fashioned sense of hospitality.

The Old Cock Inn is a delightful pub & restaurant in the heart of Harpenden, offering our guests the added benefit of six boutique bedrooms. We have a stylish and cosy restaurant, a relaxed and informal bar area with a roaring log fire for the colder months, and our lovely terrace garden at the back.

We’re what you might call a ‘proper pub’ serving a selection of four real ales and craft beers, alongside an extensive wine, gin and spirit list. Our menus are seasonal and we pride ourselves in serving the best local produce we can get our hands on, with our menus changing seasonally and dishes freshly prepared daily in our kitchen.

Your role as Sous Chef:

- Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

What we are looking for:

- Currently a Sous Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
- The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
- Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company?

In return, we will provide you with a great package including:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday
• Pension & Life assurance
• Free food on shift
• Realistic working hours
• Retail discount scheme and 25% off dining
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team