Sous Chef - staff accommodation available

The Swettenham Arms · Congleton, Cheshire

Sous Chef - staff accommodation available at The Swettenham Arms, based in Congleton, Cheshire, paying £15.00 per hour. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
£15.00 per hour
Location
Congleton, Cheshire
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
22 Oct 2026
Sector
Chef

11% below the typical rate for chef

Reference sous-chef-staff-accommodation-available-307709.htm

About the role

Sous Chef

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career?

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Robinsons.

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy leading by example and want to work in a business where your ideas and development genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead a busy kitchen team while supporting the day-to-day running of service.

 

What’s you’ll enjoy in return? 

  • Competitive salary plus tips.
  • Staff accommodation available
  • 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation across Robinsons managed pubs, inns and guest rooms.
  • 50% off food during shifts.
  • Team rewards with discounts at over 800 retailers.
  • 28 days paid annual leave.
  • NEST pension scheme.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
  • Fully funded apprenticeships available.
  • Wellbeing and mental health support.
  • Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs.
  • Stability and opportunities within a family-run business that’s been thriving for over 185 years.
  • Uniform provided.

 

About the role

As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards across the kitchen.

From supporting with recruitment and training to ensuring food quality, cleanliness and compliance, you’ll help create a positive and high-performing kitchen environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is ready to grow within an ambitious and expanding business.

 

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Supporting the Head Chef with leading and developing the kitchen team.
  • Delivering fresh, high-quality food and consistent service standards.
  • Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
  • Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and health and safety regulations.
  • Leading by example during busy service periods.

 

Join the Robinsons family

Since 1838, Robinsons has been built on great hospitality, quality food and great people.

If you’re ready to lead a successful kitchen and take the next step in your career, apply today and start your next chapter with a warm and welcoming family business with a proud heritage, where your contribution really matters.

Reference: sous-chef-staff-accommodation-available-307709.htm · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 22 Oct 2026 · Listed via The Swettenham Arms

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