Sous Chef

Young's Pubs; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local pub in Carshalton is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will manage kitchen operations, mentor staff, and create innovative dishes. If you have a strong background in culinary arts and a passion for delivering exceptional food, this role could be for you. Enjoy benefits like meals, discounts, and an apprenticeship scheme.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to culinary masterclasses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Passion for quality fresh food.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Work alongside Head Chef to create new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

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The Greyhound Pub & Hotel has stood overlooking the beautiful Carshalton Ponds since the 1700s. With our pond view Swan Dining Room, dog-friendly bar area, and a lively garden space featuring heated huts, The Greyhound is the ideal place to enjoy drinks, a delicious Sunday roast, or even just a cup of coffee with your family and friends.

Our hotel has 19 classic rooms and 2 stunning boutique rooms with beautiful views of the ponds. We have on-site parking, and Carshalton train station is only a 7-minute walk with direct trains to London Victoria every 30 minutes, making The Greyhound perfect for your next business trip or weekend break.

You will always get a friendly welcome at The Greyhound from all of our team!

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 seeking their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion and flair 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
• Work alongside your Head Chef, demonstrating creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organizational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls regarding 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