Sous Chef

  • Scarlett Pub Company
  • Wells, Somerset
  • Aug 25, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

The Scarlett Pub Company is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie who is looking for their first Sous Chef position or a Current Sous Chef looking for a new Challenge to join a small hotel and bar in the centre of Wells.

For the past nine years, The Scarlett Pub Company is a family run business that has focused on craft beer, local ales & ciders, and this is an opportunity to join our fifth venue. We are proud to support UK independent breweries, and locally sourced produce. The role is working in a fast-paced fresh food kitchen producing everything from breakfast to classic British Pub food to a high standard.

As the Sous Chef you will, along with the Head Chef and General Manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Kitchen, maintaining high and consistent standards and up to date due diligence, managing the stock levels, have a good understanding of GPs, and supporting team development and driving growth of the business and working to targets set by the finance team.

What are we looking for?

- A great knowledge and understanding of the running of a high volume kitchen and the production of high quality homemade fresh food.

- Experience of dealing with and complying with all aspects of Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations in the Kitchen and maintaining written records.

- A genuine passion for providing customers with an excellent experience.

- Knowledge of and understanding of keeping to and exceeding the monthly budgets and targets

- Responsible for aiding the Head Chef and General Manager in maintaining appropriate stock levels.

- An excellent team player with exceptional communication skills.

- A willingness to gain and develop new skills whilst aiding the improvement of others.

Think you have what it takes? These are a few of the perks:

- Competitive annual salary & company pension.

- 40% discount on meals and 25% off drinks at all Scarlett Pub Company Venues.

- Progression opportunities- a heavy company preference of promotion in-house when possible.

- Great working environment- with a whole host of events and private functions- no two shifts are ever the same.

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you feel you are the right person for the job, apply here!

References will be required and checked.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Work Location: In person