Sous Chef

Boathouse, Putney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs andHotels

Share save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses and training

Job summary

The Boathouse in Putney is recruiting a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations with passion for fresh British classics and fish dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus, train staff, and deliver high-quality meals in a welcoming setting overlooking Putney Bridge.

We offer development programmes, free meals, staff discounts, pension, and 28 days holiday. Join a team focused on growth and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking the next step.
• Natural leader with a passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.
• Responsible and able to manage kitchen staff rota, training and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a kitchen team under the Head Chef.
• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Be an active hands-on Chef with strong communication.
• Manage rota, training and health and safety across the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Communication

Team management

Hands-on chef

Fresh food

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

The Boathouse is a modern 3-floor pub, situated in the heart of Putney with picturesque views of Putney Bridge. It has a multitude of spaces, both indoors and out. A pub that suits all and welcomes all. This beautiful pub is perfect for any occasion. We specialise in fish and homemade British classics. Easily accessible from Putney Bridge station or Putney over the ground.

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