Sous Chef

Sous Chef

*The Prickly Pear \- Mexican Pub/Restaurant*

*Bruton, Somerset (BA10 0AW)*

*£29k\-£31k \+ tronc*

About Us

The Prickly Pear is a new Mexican pub/restaurant based in Bruton, Somerset. We’re building a food offering rooted in bold flavours, seasonality, and collaboration. Our kitchen works closely with our local market garden, creating a menu that reflects both the local landscape and current seasonal produce.

We’re now looking for a committed and capable Sous Chef to help lead our growing team.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef in both service and strategy \- maintaining consistency on the pass, managing day to day operations, and helping to shape the energy of the kitchen. You’ll take a hands on role in prep, training, team morale, and menu input.

This is a great opportunity for someone with leadership experience who wants to help build something from the ground up, in a positive and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team during prep and service


• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation


• Work with the Head Chef to develop menus based on seasonal produce


• Communicate with the market garden about availability and planning


• Uphold food hygiene and safety standards at all times


• Assist in training and mentoring junior chefs


• Take responsibility for stock control, ordering, and reducing waste


• Help manage kitchen rotas and shift planning


• Step up in the Head Chef’s absence

• At least 2\-3 years experience in a senior CDP or Sous Chef role


• Strong cooking ability across sections


• Experience in busy, quality focused kitchens


• Ability to lead a team calmly and confidently


• Interest in seasonality, sustainability, and real ingredients


• Food hygiene certification (Level 2 or above)


• Organised, reliable, and hands on

• Competitive salary \+ tips


• Clear pathway into senior kitchen leadership


• Input into menu development and sourcing


• Opportunities to grow within a new, independent restaurant


• Supportive, values led kitchen culture


• Access to fresh, seasonal ingredients from our local market garden

• Full time role. 45 hours a week.


• Evening and weekend availability required


• Balanced rotas with flexibility considered

Pay: £29,000\.00\-£31,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount

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