Sous Chef

Wheatsheaf, Esher; Esher; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pub in Esher is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for quality food, and the ability to create and manage menus. Join our team for a rewarding career with excellent training opportunities and benefits such as free meals, a company pension scheme, and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Access to Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme

Free meals

20% discount in all Youngs pubs and hotels

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Passion for leading and developing a team.
• Hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen staff rota and training.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Drive sales and deliver growth through engagement.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Job description

SousChef up to 37K service charge

About us

Nestled on Esher Green you’ll find The Wheatsheaf our community pub and well-loved local. Our family‑friendly pub is a favourite for drinkers and diners alike who can relax in our spacious bar restaurant or outdoor terrace. Our menu boasts British seasonal pub classics as well as seasonal specials made fresh in our kitchen. At Wheatsheaf we’re passionate about developing our team and we have an incredible career pathway available to unlock your potential throughout a transparent and supported career journey.

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 Youngs pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year
• live-in available off site for the right candidate

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 Youngs. If you would like to be part of our team apply now!

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Labor Cost Analysis, Catering, Cooking, Cost Control, Sanitation, Knife Skills

Benefits and Details

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1