Sous Chef

Young's Pubs; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned pub as a Sous Chef, where you'll lead a kitchen team in creating high-quality British cuisine. This role offers you the autonomy to design menus and the opportunity for growth through training programs and masterclasses. Enjoy a vibrant working environment with competitive perks.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for quality food.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Create menus and specials with Head Chef.
• Drive sales and growth by engaging with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

Education

Nationally recognized qualification in culinary arts

Job description

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The Penny Black, formerly the post office, is located in the heart of Leatherhead, a lively town pub with Sky & BT Sport, monthly quizzes, and live music nights, along with excellent British cuisine made from fresh ingredients. It is an all-around great place to work.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are promoted internally
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials alongside your Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognized qualification
• Regular culinary masterclasses and training days to enhance 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 seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP ready for the next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion for producing high-quality, fresh food in a welcoming environment. As a 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 for managing the kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety compliance
• Work alongside your Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials
• Show great planning and organizational skills to maintain control over GP and labor costs
• Take a proactive approach to driving sales and growth through engagement with both kitchen and front-of-house teams