Creative Sous Chef: Autonomy to Lead Menus

Young's Pubs; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Masterclasses

Free meals

Staff discount

Share save scheme

Pension plan

28 days holiday

Job summary

Worplesdon Place is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a welcoming country pub with rooms near Guildford. You will lead a kitchen team, create menus, and help deliver daily specials while maintaining high standards of service and food quality.

You will work hands-on, collaborating with the Head Chef to design dishes, manage rota and health and safety, and drive growth in a busy pub setting. Training and development opportunities await in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking their next step with leadership potential.
• Experience in producing quality fresh food in a welcoming environment.
• Active hands-on chef with strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a kitchen team, ensuring high standards.
• Champion excellent service through quality food and guest experience.
• Hands-on cooking with clear communication across kitchen and front of house.
• Manage kitchen rota, training, and health and safety at all times.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Plan and control GP and labour to maintain profitable operations.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Preparation

Safe Food Handling

Kitchen Safety

Job description

Worplesdon Place is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a welcoming country pub with rooms near Guildford. You will lead a kitchen team, create menus, and help deliver daily specials while maintaining high standards of service and food quality.

You will work hands-on, collaborating with the Head Chef to design dishes, manage rota and health and safety, and drive growth in a busy pub setting. Training and development opportunities await in a supportive environment.