Creative Sous Chef | Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Young's Pubs; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young's pubs and hotel

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Apprenticeship scheme

Masterclasses

Job summary

The Ship Inn in Plymouth, part of Young's Pubs, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, create great fresh dishes and work in a welcoming, riverside setting.

You will have access to our Head Chef development programme, autonomy to design menus, and opportunities such as apprenticeships, masterclasses, and staff incentives.

Join a strong team where hands‑on leadership, accurate rota planning, and a passion for quality food drive daily success and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering quality food and service.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Hands-on chef with clear communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team to deliver high standards of fresh food.
• Manage rota, training and health & safety across the kitchen.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Preparation

Safe Food Handling

Kitchen Safety

Job description

The Ship Inn in Plymouth, part of Young's Pubs, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, create great fresh dishes and work in a welcoming, riverside setting.

You will have access to our Head Chef development programme, autonomy to design menus, and opportunities such as apprenticeships, masterclasses, and staff incentives.

Join a strong team where hands‑on leadership, accurate rota planning, and a passion for quality food drive daily success and guest satisfaction.