Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Nestled in Oxford, The Plough Inn is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team. Join a historic pub offering a blend of traditional British cuisine and modern dishes, while enjoying opportunities for career development and culinary creativity. With a commitment to quality and excellent service, you'll thrive in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Access to culinary masterclasses

Company Pension Scheme

Share save Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Apprenticeship Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Proven ability in managing kitchen staff and menus.
• Hands-on experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team while ensuring excellent service.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety.
• Plan and execute new menu items and daily specials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Creativity

Team Development

Education

Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP

Job description

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Nestled in the historic heart of Oxford, The Plough Inn invites you to experience the charm of a bygone era with a modern flair. Steeped in history, this old-world pub dates from 1656 & seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary delights, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike.

Best quality traditional British pub food meets square pizzas & shuffleboard in this historic venue.

What we offer our
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:

• 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 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!