Sous Chef

Orange Tree; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub in London is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team focused on delivering top-quality food in a vibrant setting. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for culinary creativity. This position offers autonomy in menu creation, culinary development programs, and a supportive work environment, perfect for passionate chefs looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Access to culinary development programs

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and health/safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Creativity

Planning and Organisational Skills

Proactive Sales Approach

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

Located just a short stroll from Richmond station and next to West London’s famous Orange Tree Theatre you’ll find a delight and a home from home for all rugby fans out there in The Orange Tree pub. Well known for our historic attachment to sports, The Orange Tree offers brilliant service, a friendly atmosphere and a well‑stocked bar.
Boasting HD screens galore it’s the perfect place to catch the match if you’ve missed out on tickets to Twickenham, but The Orange Tree still maintains a warm and traditional pub feel with old‑fashioned cask ale pumps and dimly lit hanging lanterns.
We all know rugby players are big eaters and that rugby fans love a drink; thank god then that we serve a delightful menu to satisfy even the largest of appetites, but there is also a truly delightful lunch and evening menu too. This comprises of all the old British classics served with a modern twist and a kind smile. A great South London pub.
We also have 13 beautiful boutique bedrooms in our hotel beautifully decorated. Located in a leafy suburb of London and with easy connections to Twickenham Stadium and the city centre, The Orange Tree is an ideal choice.

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!