Sous Chef

Old Bicycle Shop; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Job summary

El Old Bicycle Shop en Cambridge busca un Sous Chef para liderar un equipo de cocina, crear menús diarios y supervisar la preparación de alimentos frescos y locales. Buscamos alguien con iniciativa, carácter colaborativo y pasión por la calidad gastronómica.

Ofrecemos desarrollo profesional, beneficios del personal y un entorno dinámico en un pub/restaurante reconocidos por su servicio y ambiente. Si compartes nuestra filosofía, queremos conocerte.

Qualifications

• Experiencia como Sous Chef o CDP Senior.
• Capacidad de liderar y desarrollar un equipo.
• Habilidad para diseñar y entregar nuevos platos.
• Gestión de normas de seguridad e higiene.
• Compromiso con servicio de alta calidad.

Responsibilities

• Liderar la cocina junto al Head Chef y supervisar la plantilla.
• Diseñar y entregar platos diarios y especiales.
• Control de GP y mano de obra.
• Mantener estándares de seguridad alimentaria.
• Formar y motivar al equipo.

Job description

Descripción

Sous Chef

About us:

Do you value the best service, deliciously fresh and locally sourced produce prepared by an amazing kitchen team and a bespoke drinks menu? Why not join the team at Old Bicycle Shop in Cambridge! Once the first bicycle shop in the UK, we are now one of Cambridge's most vibrant restaurants; serving brunch, lunch, dinner, amazing cocktails and more. If you share our philosophy of high standards, served with a warm and friendly smile, then we'd love to hear from you. We're a growing team with plenty of opportunities for career development, great staff benefits and a modern outlook. We're part of an eclectic collection of unique pubs, well-regarded restaurants, premium hotels & award-winning microbreweries.

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