Sous Chef

Old Ship, Richmond; Richmond; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs/hotels

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Company pension

28 days holiday

Head Chef development programme

Job summary

The Old Ship in Richmond is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and contribute to a vibrant, seasonal menu at a traditional British pub on Richmond High Street. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, fresh dishes and ensure exceptional service for diners.

You will have hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a passion for food, with responsibility for rota management, training, and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Hands-on chef with strong communication skills
• Proven ability to manage kitchen staff rota, training and health and safety

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef
• Manage rota, training and health and safety in the kitchen
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials
• Plan and control GP and labour to maintain profitability
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food preparation

Team management

Creativity

Health and safety

Planning and organisation

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

Richmond’s most loved local!

Situated in the heart of Richmond High Street, just a stone’s throw from the river Thames and a short stroll to Richmond Park, The Old Ship is a traditional British pub perfect for any occasion.

Our seasonal menu showcases fresh, premium British produce, prepared daily. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite before the theatre or joining us for a hearty pre-match meal before heading to Twickenham for the rugby, we’ve got something for everyone.

Looking for the best sports atmosphere in Richmond? From rugby and football to all the biggest live sporting events, our seven screens ensure you won’t miss a moment of the action.

General Manager Ian and the team look forward to giving you a warm welcome at The Old Ship.

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.