The Old Cottage Restaurant jobs

Overview
Located in the Beamish Valley conservation area, Red Row Estate is the beautiful 37 acre setting to The Black Horse Beamish, The Orchard Marquee and our extensive lavender field. On site luxury boutique accommodation is provided by our bespoke buildings, Old Red Row, Huckleberry Cottage and Red Row Retreat. The Black Horse, Beamish is a well-established, high-quality pub and dining destination, known for honest food, warm hospitality and a strong local following. We are now looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of food standards, team development and kitchen performance.

Duties

• As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef with leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen working closely with the Owner and senior managers to deliver consistently excellent food in a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade catering for our 150-seat restaurant and up to 250 weddings a year
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
• Menu development with a focus on seasonal, fresh, locally sourced produce
• Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food GP, stock control and ordering
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Manage rotas, training and performance within the kitchen team
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and management teams to develop and cater for weddings, events, afternoon teas and future business ideas.

About You

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef (two years minimum)
• Passionate about fresh food and well-executed Gastro pub dining
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commercially aware with experience managing food costs and margins
• Calm under pressure and well organised
• Committed to maintaining a positive, professional kitchen culture
• Happy to work closely with the owner and management and have the ambition to take the restaurant to the next level.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to shape menus and kitchen standards
• A stable, well-run business with an excellent reputation
• Real scope to grow with the business

If you are a motivated, hands-on Sous Chef looking for a long-term role in a respected venue, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience and availability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person