Lead Sous Chef: Creative Menus, Growth & Masterclasses

Young'S; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to development programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Free meals

20% discount at Young’s pubs/hotels

Share save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Job summary

Young's seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen with energy and a passion for fresh, seasonal dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create menus, mentor staff, and ensure top-tier service in a welcoming pub environment.

You will manage health and safety, schedules, and training while driving GP and labour efficiency. A proactive, hands-on approach will help grow the pub’s reputation and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Hands-on chef with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Management of rota, training and health and safety in the kitchen.
• Creativity to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Strong planning to maintain GP and labour controls.
• Pro-active approach to driving sales and growth through kitchen and front-of-house engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture a team to deliver outstanding food and service.
• Manage the kitchen rota, training and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu planning and daily specials.
• Drive sales and growth by engaging kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Health & safety

Menu design

Kitchen operations

Sales growth

Job description

Young's seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen with energy and a passion for fresh, seasonal dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create menus, mentor staff, and ensure top-tier service in a welcoming pub environment.

You will manage health and safety, schedules, and training while driving GP and labour efficiency. A proactive, hands-on approach will help grow the pub’s reputation and guest satisfaction.