Roving Head Chef / Roving Senior Sous
Posted 1 week ago by TipTopJob
£38,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Roving Head Chef / Roving Senior Sous role involves traveling across multiple gastro pub locations in Kent and Sussex, stepping in to support kitchens as needed. The position emphasizes strong kitchen leadership, team stabilization, and involvement in menu rollouts and training. Candidates should have experience in head chef or senior sous roles and be adaptable to various kitchen environments. This role offers a pathway to permanent head chef positions within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel across multiple sites supporting kitchens
- Step in as Head Chef or Senior Sous where needed
- Help stabilize teams and standards
- Support openings, menu rollouts, and training
- Cover holidays and absence across the group
Key Skills:
- Head Chef or Senior Sous experience
- Flexible and confident in new kitchens
- Strong communicator
- Able to lead teams quickly
- Enjoy variety in your work
Salary (Rate): £38,000 yearly
City: Tonbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Roving Head Chef / Roving Senior Sous : Kent and Sussex
Our client manages a group of countryside gastro pubs across Kent and Sussex. Each kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal food and local sourcing. Menus evolve through the year and highlight produce from the area. Teams work hard, support each other and take pride in consistent plates and warm guest experiences. You join a business that values flexibility and strong kitchen leadership.
About The Role
- You travel across multiple sites supporting kitchens
- You step in as Head Chef or Senior Sous where needed
- You help stabilise teams and standards
- You support openings, menu rollouts and training
- You cover holidays and absence across the group
The offer
- Salary A GBP 36,000 to A GBP 38,000
- Tronc around A GBP 7,000
- Mileage or travel support
- Exposure to many sites and teams
- Strong route into permanent Head Chef roles
Your background
- Head Chef or Senior Sous experience
- Flexible and confident in new kitchens
- Strong communicator
- Able to lead teams quickly
- Enjoy variety in your work
Apply today.