Sous Chef

Lock Keeper; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional pub located in Bristol is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for producing quality fresh food and managing a kitchen effectively. Responsibilities include designing menus, training staff, and ensuring excellent service. This role offers professional development opportunities and attractive benefits, including free meals and holiday pay.

Benefits

Access to development programs

20% discount in all Young’s pubs

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Ability to manage staff and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Design and deliver new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Creativity in menu design

Planning and organisational skills

Job description

Sous Chef

About us: The Lock Keeper is a traditional pub, located on the banks of River Avon in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath. It is a grade 2 listed building with a beautiful large garden overlooking the river, a large decking area and a glass conservatory.

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

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!