Autonomy Sous Chef — Lead Menus and Growth

The Lock Keeper; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Sous Chef - Head Chef dev.

Autonomy to create menus and specials

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses and training

Free meals

20% discount in Young's pubs/hotels

Share save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Job summary

The Lock Keeper in Keynsham, a traditional Young's pub by the River Avon, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a kitchen that serves fresh, quality dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef, design new menus, and help train a reliable team in an environment that welcomes guests.

We offer development programmes, apprenticeship routes, masterclasses, free meals, staff discounts, a pension, and generous holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP with hands-on leadership.
• Proven ability to create and deliver high-quality dishes.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Capable of managing kitchen rota, training, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with Head Chef to deliver consistent quality.
• Design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Coach and develop junior staff and maintain GP and labour controls.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Team development

Communication

Health & safety

Rota management

Job description

The Lock Keeper in Keynsham, a traditional Young's pub by the River Avon, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a kitchen that serves fresh, quality dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef, design new menus, and help train a reliable team in an environment that welcomes guests.

We offer development programmes, apprenticeship routes, masterclasses, free meals, staff discounts, a pension, and generous holiday.