Sous Chef

Job Description As Sous Chef at The Swallow Falls Inn, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, managing a talented team, contributing to menu development and costing, and maintaining consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen.

• Manage kitchen staff and lead them in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Develop and maintain the menu, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability.
• Control inventory, order from nominated suppliers, and manage stock levels.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Foster seamless collaboration across kitchen, front‑of‑house, and management teams.

Benefits

• Celebrate birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead‑Inn development program.
• Paid breaks to rest and recharge.
• 50% off food at any of our Inns.
• Stay at any of our Inns for just £1 during January, February, and March.
• One‑third off room bookings all year round.
• Spontaneous trip away with £50 on same‑day bookings.
• 15% off bed and breakfast for loved ones.
• 24/7 confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Working under Tronc (tips) and contributing to the Give‑Inn back scheme.
• Join an award‑winning team recognized as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship. Location:

Next to the spectacular Swallow Falls on the Afon Llugwy, The Swallow Falls Inn is two miles from Betws‑y‑Coed, surrounded by Gwydyr Forest, with 39 bedrooms and a 30‑pitch campsite.#J-18808-Ljbffr