LIVE IN SOUS CHEF

TN United Kingdom; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and stylish pub and hotel in Twickenham as a Sous Chef. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, create exciting menus, and develop your culinary skills through masterclasses and internal promotions. With a focus on fresh ingredients and quality service, you'll thrive in a welcoming environment that values creativity and teamwork. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts at all locations, and a supportive development program to help you advance your career. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free Meals

20% Discount in All Young’s Pubs and Hotels

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per Year

Culinary Masterclasses

Apprenticeship Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for quality food.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop a kitchen team.
• Hands-on approach with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and ensure health & safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design new dishes and specials.
• Drive sales and growth through team engagement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Health & Safety Protocols

Education

Culinary Qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description for Sous Chef at The Alexander Pope pub & hotel

The Alexander Pope pub & hotel is a stylish hub for Twickenham & Teddington, just a five-minute walk from Strawberry Hill Station. Serving all the pub classics, with a focus on fresh fish via our daily 'Skipper's Catch'. On rugby days, the pub is buzzing with pre-match diners. We also host live music nights and famous quiz nights. Sundays are popular for families enjoying our Sunday Roasts. The nearest public transport is Strawberry Hill Train Station.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme, with many head chefs promoted internally.
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials alongside your Head Chef.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme to gain a nationally recognized qualification.
• Regular culinary masterclasses and training days to enhance your skills.
• Free meals.
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels.
• Share save Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 28 Days Holiday per year.

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

We seek an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP aiming for the next step, who is a natural leader with a passion for producing quality fresh food in a welcoming environment. As our Sous Chef, you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team.
• Be an active, hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.
• Be responsible for managing the kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety protocols.
• Collaborate with your Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials.
• Show great planning and organizational skills to maintain effective controls regarding GP and labour.
• Proactively drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house teams.

Thank you for your interest in working with Young's. If you'd like to join our team, apply now!