Creative Sous Chef: Lead Menus, Training & Growth

Lamb Tavern; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Staff discount at Young’s pubs and end

Pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

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Job summary

Young's is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen at a historic Leadenhall Market pub. You will champion quality, mentor a diverse team, and help design fresh daily menus with the Head Chef.

This role rewards hands-on leadership and meticulous kitchen management in a bustling London setting. You will be responsible for staff scheduling, health and safety compliance, and driving constant improvement in food quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage a kitchen rota and health & safety compliance.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of service and food quality.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver daily menus and specials.
• Maintain GP and labour controls through planning and organization.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction through proactive kitchen/front-of-house collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

Young's is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen at a historic Leadenhall Market pub. You will champion quality, mentor a diverse team, and help design fresh daily menus with the Head Chef.

This role rewards hands-on leadership and meticulous kitchen management in a bustling London setting. You will be responsible for staff scheduling, health and safety compliance, and driving constant improvement in food quality and guest experience.