Sous Chef

Coach and Horses, Kew; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Staff discount 20%

Job summary

The Coach & Horses in Kew is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and develop a busy kitchen, delivering quality seasonal dishes that delight locals and visitors.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, manage the rota and training, and create menus for daily specials while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

We offer a development programme, free meals, staff discounts, a company pension, and 28 days holiday to help you grow with our friendly team.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP with natural leadership and a passion for producing quality fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on chef with excellent communication skills.
• Manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Menu development

Food quality

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

A long-time favourite with Kew residents and visitors, the Coach & Horses is a modernised old Georgian coaching inn. Our traditional twist is a nod to our neighbours at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Our popular bar and dining setup with emphasis on local and quality seasonal produce is the place to be, our reputation for food and service is second to none in our area. The reason for this is our Team, our people are the cornerstone of our business, working together they make the guest's experience here truly special. As a team, they work hard, play hard and enjoy a great sense of belonging where unique values become shared values.
DO YOU have hospitality at your core?? join The Team today and jump in for the big win...

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