Sous Chef

Young's Pubs; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Leatherhead. This role offers the opportunity to create menus and specials while leading a dedicated kitchen staff. With a focus on fresh, quality food, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that promotes from within. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts, and a comprehensive development program. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Culinary masterclasses

Apprenticeship Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in championing excellent service through quality food.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety effectively.
• Work with your Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Preparation

Safe Food Handling

Kitchen Safety

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About us:

The Penny Black, formerly the Post Office, is located in the heart of Leatherhead. It is a lively town pub with Sky & BT Sport, monthly quizzes, and live music nights, serving fresh food made from the best British produce. It is an all-around great place to work.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: most of our head chefs are promoted from within
• Autonomy to create menus and specials alongside your Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme for 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 seek an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP aiming for the next step, a natural leader passionate about producing quality fresh food in a welcoming environment. The successful candidate will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate leadership and team development skills
• Be a hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety effectively
• Work with your Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes and specials
• Exhibit planning and organizational skills to control GP and labor costs
• Proactively drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house teams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you want to join our team, apply now!

Skills:

• Menu Development
• Food Preparation
• Safe Food Handling
• Kitchen Safety

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality