Sous Chef

Young's Pubs; Cobham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub group as a Sous Chef in Cobham, where you will manage the kitchen, develop menus, and lead a passionate team to deliver high-quality dining experiences. This role offers access to a development programme, culinary training, and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Access to culinary masterclasses and training

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a team.
• Passion for fresh food and culinary creativity.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety.
• Work alongside the Head Chef to design new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning and Organisational Skills

Creativity

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• 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 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
• Work alongside your Head Chef, demonstrating 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