Job Description

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location:

The Yacht, Harbourside, Torquay.

About The Company

The East Street Pub Company is a family-run independent pub group based in South Devon, focused on providing great food, drinks, and memorable experiences for our customers. With a strong commitment to quality and core values of kindness and respect, we strive to ensure every visitor feels welcome. Joining our team means being part of a supportive workplace where everyone works together to deliver the best possible service.

About The Pub:

Welcome to The Yacht - an exciting new venture for the East Street Pub Company in the heart of Torquay's harbourside. A fresh and prestigious venue, The Yacht brings together a unique blend of exceptional drinks, an in-house distillery, and a globally inspired food menu. Designed to offer a premium experience, we aim to set a new standard in hospitality, creating a vibrant destination for both locals and visitors.

Role Overview:

As

Sous Chef

, you'll support the Head Chef in running the kitchen day-to-day. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is confident in the kitchen, thrives under pressure, and enjoys contributing ideas to menus and specials. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards, leading shifts, and helping to train and motivate the kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to step up, or an experienced CDP ready to take the next step in a growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Operations & Food Preparation

Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen service, food prep, and quality control. Take the lead during shifts in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring smooth service. Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness at all times. Assist with stock control, ordering, and deliveries.

Team Support & Leadership

Help lead and train junior chefs and kitchen assistants. Foster a positive, respectful kitchen culture that reflects the values of the business. Communicate effectively with the front-of-house team to ensure service runs smoothly.

Menu Input & Specials

Contribute ideas for new dishes and seasonal specials. Ensure food presentation, portion control, and consistency across all service. Help monitor food margins and minimise waste where possible.

What We're Looking For

Experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP in a busy, fresh-food kitchen.

Confident cooking high-quality dishes and managing service in a fast-paced environment.

A passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Great communication and teamwork skills.

Understanding of food hygiene, safety procedures, and kitchen best practices.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak trading times.

A desire to grow and progress with the company as it expands.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Staff discounts across all East Street Pub Company venues

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for development and career progression

If you're a passionate and driven Sous Chef ready to be a part of a much-loved kitchen at a busy pub, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your

CV

and a

brief cover letter

outlining your experience and why the position is the right fit for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person