The Black Horse at Elton

We are a busy, family-run gastro pub and events venue looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. The Black Horse is well known for high-quality, freshly prepared food and warm hospitality, and we are looking for someone who can help us continue to deliver an exceptional dining experience. The Role As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. You'll take a hands-on role in preparing dishes, managing service, and maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. You'll also support with stock control, ordering, and mentoring junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities Assist the Head Chef with menu development and daily specials. Lead and supervise the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard. Oversee kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and compliance with food hygiene standards. Train, motivate, and support junior chefs. Help manage stock rotation, ordering, and waste control. What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up. Passion for fresh, seasonal food with a creative flair. Strong leadership and communication skills. Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen management. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, busy kitchen. What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Full-time, permanent position with opportunities for career progression. Staff meals on shift and staff discounts. A friendly, supportive working environment in a well-established, busy pub. Chance to be part of a growing, dynamic team with input into menus and specials. Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends Job Type: Full-time Pay: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Peterborough PE8 6RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: GCSE or equivalent (required) Experience: Chef de Partie: 5 years (required) Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person