Sous Chef

Ship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub in London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef dedicated to delivering quality food and leading a dynamic kitchen team. The role demands strong leadership skills, creativity in menu design, and excellent organization to ensure top-notch service. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations alongside your Head Chef, develop exciting new dishes, and foster a welcoming atmosphere. Join our award-winning team and enjoy great benefits including free meals and a company pension plan.

Benefits

Access to Chef development Programme

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs

28 Days Holiday per year

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen staff rota and training.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus.
• Engage with the kitchen and front of house teams.

Skills

Champion excellent service

Lead and develop a team

Hands-on chef

Excellent communication skills

Plan and organize effectively

Proactive approach to driving sales

Job description

About us

The Ship has been providing parched Ship Mates refreshments and food on the banks of the River Thames since 1786, making us one of the most famous landmark pubs in London. Here in the heart of Wandsworth, the crew are dedicated to providing their customers with excellent service, led by Admiral Matt at the helm. Join a fun team and get paid weekly with service charges, a holiday scheme, free staff food, paid breaks & 20% staff discount within all Young's pubs.

What we offer our

• 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!