Sous Chef

The Ship Inn; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pub in East Grinstead is looking for a Sous Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader with a passion for producing high-quality fresh food. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, leading team development, and driving sales growth through creativity in menu design. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and various perks including free meals and discounts across all pubs. Apply now to be part of a welcoming team!

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to culinary masterclasses

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen operations effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Creativity in menu design

Planning and organizational skills

Passion for quality food

Job description

Sous Chef

Ship Inn
East Grinstead
£16.00 - £18.00 per hour plus tips
Part time
NEW

About us

We are a brand new freshly refurbished town centre young's pub in the heart of east Grinstead. We offer premium drinks and fresh British food in a warm and welcoming setting at the top of the High Street. We have a large private outside space with a burger shack and a full draught outside bar, a warm modern style interior with plenty of cosy nooks with log burners for the winter.

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!