Sous Chef

Bulls Head, Barnes; Barnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs

Share save Scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Bulls Head in Barnes is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant riverside pub and restaurant team.

You will lead the kitchen team, craft fresh menus with the Head Chef, and ensure consistent quality dishes for weddings, parties and daily service. This role rewards hands-on leadership, clear communication and a proactive approach to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking next step.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop the kitchen team.
• Hands-on approach with focus on fresh, quality food.
• Strong communication and staff rota management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and maintain high standards of food quality.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu design and specials.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and health and safety.
• Motivate staff to deliver excellent service to guests.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Hands-on chef

Communication skills

Job description

Sous Chef

We are Barnes’s most unique pub, with an island bar, a snug, sixty-cover restaurant, a stunning private room as well as a large events space overlooking the river. On top of our loyal regulars, we host weddings, birthday parties and all sorts of celebrations. Not to forget our historical jazz room, which dates back to the fifties, where we host live jazz music. Our Head Chef Joseph, and his team, pride themselves on fresh, seasonal produce and what we think is the best Sunday roast in Barnes. General Manager Lauren and the front-of-house team strive to offer guests a fun and relaxed environment, where 4 legged friends are welcome. When it comes to service, we believe it’s about doing the basics really well and attention to detail, but above all, it’s about the people. You can make a difference and make our customers' visits truly memorable. If you'd like to join our ever-growing team then get in touch.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost 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 are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful 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 and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams