Sous Chef

Buckingham Arms; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Autonomy to create menus

Free meals

20% discount in Young's pubs andHotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Résumé du poste

The Buckingham Arms in London invites a dedicated Sous Chef to join our busy pub kitchen. You will lead a small team, design menus with the Head Chef, manage daily prep, cooking and plating, and ensure health and safety standards are met while delivering high-quality British pub fare.

We value hands-on leaders who can train staff, optimise GP and labour, and contribute fresh ideas for daily specials and seasonal dishes in a welcoming, traditional setting near central London.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Hands-on cooking with high standards.
• Experience in menu planning and specials.

Responsabilités

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Manage kitchen rota, training and safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design new dishes.
• Plan and control GP and labour.
• Drive sales through kitchen-front of house collaboration.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on cooking

Menu planning

Description du poste

Sous Chef

About us:

The Buckingham Arms is a delightful pub located in the upscale neighborhood of St. James's in London. The pub exudes traditional charm and character, with a cozy interior that features wood-paneled walls, exposed brickwork, and period decor. We offer a wide selection of beers, ales, wines, and spirits, including a rotating selection of guest ales from local breweries. The drink menu is complemented by a delicious food menu that features classic British pub fare, such as homemade Guinness and braised beef pie, our famous fish and chips, and Sunday roast, all made with fresh ingredients. The Buckingham Arms is a popular spot for locals and tourists, with its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff just minutes away from Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben.

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