Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Young'S; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% staff discount

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Apprenticeship scheme

Training days & masterclasses

Job summary

Young’s is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our pub family in the UK. You’ll lead by example, help design and deliver fresh menus and daily specials, and work closely with the Head Chef to create a warm, welcoming kitchen.

We offer a development programme for chefs, apprenticeship routes, regular masterclasses, free meals, staff discounts, a company pension and 28 days holiday per year.

Qualifications

• Existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking next step; natural leader with passion for quality fresh food.
• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Leadership and team development abilities.
• Hands-on chef with excellent communication skills.
• Responsible for kitchen rota, training and health & safety.
• Able to design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for GP and labour controls.
• Proactive in driving sales through kitchen-front teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Help design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Manage GP and labour controls.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to maintain high standards of service and food quality.

Job description

Young’s is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our pub family in the UK. You’ll lead by example, help design and deliver fresh menus and daily specials, and work closely with the Head Chef to create a warm, welcoming kitchen.

We offer a development programme for chefs, apprenticeship routes, regular masterclasses, free meals, staff discounts, a company pension and 28 days holiday per year.