Sous Chef

The Plough, Clapham Junction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pub in Clapham Junction is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team. As a Sous Chef, you will lead a kitchen team, create menus, and ensure high-quality food and service. The position offers various benefits including training programs, discounts, and a supportive work environment. Candidates should have culinary experience, a proactive approach, and be capable of managing kitchen operations effectively. This part-time role offers an hourly salary of £13 to £16 based on experience.

Benefits

Access to development programmes

Free meals

Discounts in Youngs pubs

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP preferred.
• Passion for quality fresh food and leading a team.
• Hands-on Chef with effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage staff training and health/safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and training effectively.
• Design new dishes and daily specials with Head Chef.
• Drive sales and growth through teamwork and engagement.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

SousChef

About us

What we offer ourSous Chefs :

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme : the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to createyour 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 Youngs 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 existingSous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step who considers themselvesas a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh foodin an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chefyou will :

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developinga team
• Be an active hands-on Chef with excellentcommunication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchenstaff rota training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams

Thanks for your interest in working with Youngs. If you would like to be part of our team apply now!

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 13 - 16