Sous Chef

Sous Chef

About us

Join the team at The Griffin Inn, Fletching

The Griffin Inn is a beautiful 16th-century country pub in the heart of East Sussex, renowned for quality seasonal food and genuine hospitality.

We're looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to work alongside Head Chef Jakub. If you're passionate about fresh, seasonal cooking, enjoy leading a team, and want to develop your career in a busy, quality-led kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll get

• Clear pathway to Head Chef - most of our Head Chefs are promoted internally
• Opportunity to create dishes and contribute to seasonal menus and specials
• Ongoing training, culinary masterclasses and apprenticeship opportunities
• Free meals on shift
• 20% discount across all Young's pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme
• Company pension
• 28 days' holiday

What we're looking for

• An experienced Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• A hands-on leader who develops and motivates the team
• Strong organisational skills with a good understanding of GP, labour control and kitchen standards
• Excellent food quality, communication and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and a desire to help drive the business forward

If you're ready to join a talented team and cook food you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.