Sous Chef

Halfway House; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant and trendy pub in Earlsfield is seeking a talented Sous Chef to enhance its culinary offerings. This role provides autonomy to create menus, access to development programs, and opportunities for growth within the pub group. Ideal candidates are natural leaders with a passion for high-quality food and team development in a lively environment. Join us to make a significant impact on our dining experience!

Benefits

Development Programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs and hotels

Share save scheme

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Passion for producing quality, fresh food.
• Experience in managing kitchen safety and staff.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Planning

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

About us:

The Halfway House is a trendy, bustling pub in the heart of Earlsfield, minutes by train from both Clapham Junction & Waterloo. We offer British, fresh, and seasonal food with a modern, urban twist. We serve the best breakfast & brunch in Earlsfield, with a focus on premium quality sharing & grazing platters alongside our classics. We are looking for an exceptional Sous Chef to join our team and elevate our culinary offerings.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: most of our head chefs are promoted internally.
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials with 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 seek an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion for producing quality, fresh food in a welcoming environment. The successful Sous Chef 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.
• Manage the kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety effectively.
• Work alongside the Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials.
• Show strong planning and organizational skills to maintain effective controls regarding GP and labor.
• 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'd like to join our team, apply now!