Sous Chef

Lamb Tavern; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef dev programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Free meals

Staff discount

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young's in Leadenhall Market is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire a kitchen team, ensuring high-quality, fresh British produce. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create dishes, manage daily operations, and train staff in a welcoming environment.

You'll contribute to GP and labour controls, plan menus with flair, and help drive sales through team collaboration and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a kitchen environment.
• Strong communication with team and front of house.
• Ability to train and develop junior staff.
• Excellent planning to manage GP and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a kitchen team under Head Chef guidance.
• Manage kitchen rota, training, and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Drive sales growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Planning & organisation

Hands-on chef

Job description

SousChef

About us:

A traditional pub & restaurant, set in the historical & unique Leadenhall Market.
Split over three floors, we offer a unique experience on each level. Our first‑floor dining room caters for business lunches, romantic dinners, or private hire drinks parties. Our food menu is inspired by Leadenhall's rich heritage of poultry, meat & game. All our ingredients are British, fresh & at their seasonal best.
Our Main Bar is a fast‑paced, bustling hub where local workers & tourists come to unwind over a pint or two (and a Scotch Egg!). Our outside area is perfect to enjoy a drink as it is completely covered.
Topple down our stairs & discover Old Tom's Bar. The wall tiles might date back to the 19th Century, but the wine, whisky, and beer range reflect modern London at its finest. Enjoy British cheese and charcuterie paired perfectly with top‑quality wines complementing each bite.
Our team is extensive & the knowledge and vibrancy they bring to our business are key.

What we offer ourSous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to createyour 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 existingSous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselvesas a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh foodin an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chefyou will:

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developinga team
• Be an active hands‑on Chef with excellentcommunication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchenstaff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro‑active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's.