Autonomous Sous Chef - Create Menus, Lead and Grow

Young's; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to development programme

Free meals

20% staff discount

Share save scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Job summary

Young's in Addlestone, Surrey, is seeking a Sous Chef for a part‑time role. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, craft menus with the Head Chef, and ensure quality, service, and consistency in a welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on cooking skills, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to menu development and daily specials. Expect supportive leadership, development opportunities, and a clear path to growth.

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Hands-on chef with strong communication skills.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training and health and safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training and health and safety.
• Work with Head Chef to maintain quality and service.
• Drive GP and labour controls through planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Hands-on chef

Menu development

Planning

Organisation

Sales growth

Job description

Young's in Addlestone, Surrey, is seeking a Sous Chef for a part‑time role. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, craft menus with the Head Chef, and ensure quality, service, and consistency in a welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on cooking skills, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to menu development and daily specials. Expect supportive leadership, development opportunities, and a clear path to growth.