Autonomy-Driven Sous Chef: Lead Menus & Team

Carnarvon Arms; Newbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young's pubs andHotels

Apprenticeship scheme

Masterclasses and training days

Share save scheme

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

The Carnarvon Arms is recruiting a talented Sous Chef to join our Pub, Restaurant & Hotel team in Newbury. You will lead a kitchen team, craft fresh menus, and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver quality dishes in a welcoming atmosphere.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and robust organisational skills to manage rota, training and health and safety while contributing to menu development and daily specials to delight guests.

Qualifications

• Existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for next step
• Natural leader with passion and flair for quality fresh food
• Active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Able to manage kitchen staff rota, training and health and safety

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef
• Help design and deliver new dishes and daily specials
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour controls
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams

Skills

Leadership

Team Leadership

Communication skills

Hands-on Chef

Planning & Organisation

Sales mindset

Job description

The Carnarvon Arms is recruiting a talented Sous Chef to join our Pub, Restaurant & Hotel team in Newbury. You will lead a kitchen team, craft fresh menus, and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver quality dishes in a welcoming atmosphere.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and robust organisational skills to manage rota, training and health and safety while contributing to menu development and daily specials to delight guests.