Sous Chef

Bear, Oxshott; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus

Apprenticeship scheme

Free meals

28 Days Holiday

Progression programme

Company Pension Scheme

Staff discount

Share save Scheme

Job summary

Young's is seeking a Sous Chef to join our welcoming pub team. You will lead a hands-on kitchen, develop menus alongside the Head Chef, and contribute to daily specials while delivering quality food in a friendly environment.

The successful candidate will champion high service standards, manage the kitchen rota, and participate in our development programme aimed at internal promotions. Competitive salary with staff benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Hands-on chef with strong communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes and specials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team and rota.
• Ensure food quality and consistency across service.
• Work with Head Chef on menu design and daily specials.
• Maintain strong health and safety standards at all times.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales and guest satisfaction.
• Manage GP and labour controls with planned, organised approach.
• Communicate clearly with team to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Menu development

Food hygiene

Job description

Sous Chef

About us

Hey there! We're on the lookout for someone who's not just a great employee, but a great addition to our pub family. We offer competitive hourly rates, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment where you'll be treated like family. If you're passionate about making people happy and want to join a fun, welcoming team, we want to hear from you!

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.

Compensation

Competitive salary