Sous Chef

Ship; London Borough of Wandsworth; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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Progression path

Creative freedom

Apprenticeship

Masterclasses

Staff discounts

Free meals on shift

Sharesave

Pension

28 days holiday

Descrizione del lavoro

The Ship in Wandsworth is looking for a proactive Sous Chef to join the kitchen team and help deliver exceptional food daily. You will lead the brigade, support ongoing training, and work with the Head Chef to shape menus and daily specials.

With opportunities to progress through Young’s development programmes, you’ll gain leadership experience, master new techniques, and contribute to a high-performing kitchen culture.

Competenze

• Passionate chef who leads by example and delivers exceptional food.
• Confident in a busy kitchen and maintaining high standards.
• Excited by leadership development and making a real difference.

Mansioni

• Lead from the front and set the standard for quality and service.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen brigade to build confidence and skills.
• Bring creativity to the menu with fresh dishes and daily specials.
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly by managing rotas, training and operations.
• Take ownership of performance with effective food and labour cost controls.
• Drive sales and growth by collaborating with front-of-house to create memorable guest experiences.
• Stay organised and focused, communicating clearly during peak service.

Descrizione del lavoro

Descripción

Sous Chef – The Ship, Wandsworth

Lead the team. Bring your creativity. Take the next step in your career.

About us

At The Ship in Wandsworth, we’re passionate about great food, brilliant hospitality and creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcome and want to return. We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help us deliver fantastic food every day.

Whether you’re an experienced Sous Chef or a Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills, bring fresh ideas to the table and work alongside your Head Chef to make your mark on our menus.

With Young’s, you’ll have the support, training and opportunities to build a rewarding career, with the potential to progress further within the business.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in giving our chefs the tools, freedom and support to succeed. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A clear path to progression – Access to our Sous Chef to Head Chef Development Programme, with the majority of our Head Chef appointments made internally.
• Creative freedom – Work alongside your Head Chef to develop exciting menus, create daily specials and bring your own ideas to life.
• Invest in your future – Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
• Keep learning – Take part in regular culinary masterclasses and training days to sharpen your skills and stay inspired.
• Enjoy great discounts – 20% off in all Young’s pubs and hotels.
• Free meals on shift – Keep fuelled while you work.
• Sharesave Scheme – Enjoy the opportunity to share in our success.
• Company pension scheme – We’ll help you plan for the future.
• 28 days’ holiday per year – Time to relax, recharge and enjoy life outside the kitchen.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a passionate chef who leads by example, takes pride in delivering exceptional food and knows how to bring the best out of a team. You’ll be confident in a busy kitchen, committed to high standards and excited by the opportunity to make a real difference.

As our Sous Chef, you will:

• Lead from the front – Be a hands‑on chef who sets the standard for quality, consistency and excellent service.
• Inspire your team – Support, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade, helping everyone build their skills and confidence.
• Bring creativity to the menu – Work closely with your Head Chef to develop fresh, exciting dishes and daily specials that keep guests coming back.
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly – Help manage staff rotas, training and day‑to‑day operations while ensuring health and safety standards are always met.
• Take ownership of performance – Support effective food and labour cost controls, maintaining great standards while keeping the kitchen commercially successful.
• Drive sales and growth – Work collaboratively with the front‑of‑house team to create memorable guest experiences and identify opportunities to grow the business.
• Stay organised and focused – Plan ahead, communicate clearly and keep the team performing at its best, even during the busiest services.

Most importantly, you’ll bring a positive attitude, a genuine passion for fresh food and the leadership skills to help create a kitchen where people enjoy working together.

Ready to make your mark?

Join us at The Ship, Wandsworth, and discover where a career with Young’s could take you.

Thanks for your interest in joining Young’s. We can’t wait to meet you.