Sous Chef

Nine Elms Tavern; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head Chef to create innovative menus while leading a team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role encompasses the responsibility of maintaining high service standards, driving sales, and developing team members. The position offers opportunities for personal growth through training programs, culinary masterclasses, and a robust benefits package including free meals and a company pension.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all 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 and training.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Develop a team and lead kitchen operations.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Creativity in menu design

Planning and organizational skills

Proactive approach to driving sales

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Sous Chef

Welcome to the best pub in Nine Elms for live sport and gorgeous riverside views!

Our food is indulgent pub grub. Think banging burgers, stone-baked pizza, gorgeous steaks and brilliant Sunday Roasts

We're looking for a Sous Chef or experienced Chef De Partie who will be working closely with our Head Chef and management team to further develop the food vision, ensure great service and a fun and compliant kitchen!

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!