Sous Chef

Crown, Bow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local pub in Greater London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will have experience in leading and developing a culinary team, producing quality fresh food, and managing kitchen operations effectively. This role offers opportunities for creativity in menu design and involvement in a supportive environment. Join us to make people feel welcome while delivering exceptional food across our vibrant space.

Benefits

Access to development programmes

Free meals

20% discount in all pubs and hotels

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 and safety.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity in Menu Design

Planning and Organisation

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

The Crown is a cool and popular local pub in the heart of the East End, overlooking the beautiful Victoria Park. Recently refurbished, our stunning spaces are set over two floors.
Weekends are buzzing with revellers joining for a quick pint, Sunday roast lunches, wedding receptions, birthday parties and other events. We offer a wonderful selection of fine wines, craft beers and cocktails paired perfectly with fresh seasonal British food.
Join our small but fabulous team who love what they do and be part of our family.

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!