Sous Chef

Spread Eagle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pub in Camden Town is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing the staff rota, designing menus, and ensuring high-quality food service. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to driving sales. Join a team that values creativity and quality in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Access to development programme

Free meals

20% discount in all pubs and hotels

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Passion for leading and developing a team.
• Active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.
• Responsible for managing kitchen staff and health and safety.
• Creative in designing and delivering new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Engage with teams to drive sales and growth.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials.

Skills

Excellent service

Leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

Creativity

Education

Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP

Recognised culinary qualification

Job description

Descripción

Sous Chef

About us :

Located in the heart of vibrant Camden Town and just a stone’s throw away from leafy Regent’s Park, the Spread Eagle is the perfect oasis after a visit to Camden Market or London Zoo. A pub that’s been at the centre of the community since 1858, we love welcoming neighbours and tourists alike to enjoy delicious food and great drinks in our cosy and inviting pub.

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, 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!