Junior Sous Chef: Lead Creations & Grow in Pub Kitchen

Merlin's Cave; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Discount at Young’s pubs and hotels

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Merlin's Cave in a stunning village pub is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Head Chef, delivering fresh, classic British dishes with creativity. You will be hands‑on, mentor the team, and help design daily specials while maintaining high standards of service.

Join a supportive team with an internal development programme, free meals, staff discounts across Young’s pubs, a company pension and 28 days holiday as you grow your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Natural leader with passion for quality fresh food.
• Active hands-on chef with strong communication skills.
• Responsible for kitchen rota, training and safety.
• Help design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for GP and labour control.
• Pro-active approach to driving sales with kitchen and FOH.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team under Head Chef.
• Design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Manage rota, training and health & safety.
• Collaborate with front of house to ensure service excellence.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Health & safety

Menu development

Planning & organisation

Sales driven

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Merlin's Cave in a stunning village pub is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Head Chef, delivering fresh, classic British dishes with creativity. You will be hands‑on, mentor the team, and help design daily specials while maintaining high standards of service.

Join a supportive team with an internal development programme, free meals, staff discounts across Young’s pubs, a company pension and 28 days holiday as you grow your culinary career.