Sous Chef

Oli Aubrey-Thomas; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub and restaurant in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate should have experience leading a kitchen, a passion for quality fresh food, and the ability to work collaboratively with their Head Chef. This role not only offers the chance to create and innovate in the kitchen but also includes several perks such as training opportunities and discounts across the company's venues. Join us to help continue our commitment to great service and community.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount across all Young’s pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to culinary masterclasses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and maintain health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service within the kitchen.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Create new dishes and specials in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Drive sales and engage with front of house teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and team development

Planning and organisational skills

Experience in a kitchen environment

Job description

Sous Chef

About us

The Carnarvon Arms is an up-and-coming Pub, Restaurant & Hotel. We strive for customer service and great quality food. Located next door to Highclere Castle ensures that we are busy. We have a great community feel that will continue to grow. So come check us out, and become a part of our amazing team!!

What we offer

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 :

you will :

• Have experience championing excellent service


• 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. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!