Sous Chef

Lamb Tavern; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free meals

Staff discount at Young’s pubs and end

Pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Share save scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Young's is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen at a historic Leadenhall Market pub. You will champion quality, mentor a diverse team, and help design fresh daily menus with the Head Chef.

This role rewards hands-on leadership and meticulous kitchen management in a bustling London setting. You will be responsible for staff scheduling, health and safety compliance, and driving constant improvement in food quality and guest experience.

Formación

• Proven leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage a kitchen rota and health & safety compliance.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of service and food quality.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver daily menus and specials.
• Maintain GP and labour controls through planning and organization.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction through proactive kitchen/front-of-house collaboration.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food safety

Menu development

Descripción del empleo

SousChef

About us:

A traditional pub & restaurant, set in the historical & unique Leadenhall Market.
Split over three floors, we offer a unique experience on each level. Our first‑floor dining room caters for business lunches, romantic dinners, or private hire drinks parties. Our food menu is inspired by Leadenhall's rich heritage of poultry, meat & game. All our ingredients are British, fresh & at their seasonal best.
Our Main Bar is a fast‑paced, bustling hub where local workers & tourists come to unwind over a pint or two (and a Scotch Egg!). Our outside area is perfect to enjoy a drink as it is completely covered.
Topple down our stairs & discover Old Tom's Bar. The wall tiles might date back to the 19th Century, but the wine, whisky, and beer range reflect modern London at its finest. Enjoy British cheese and charcuterie paired perfectly with top‑quality wines complementing each bite.
Our team is extensive & the knowledge and vibrancy they bring to our business are key.

What we offer ourSous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to createyour 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 existingSous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselvesas a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh foodin an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chefyou will:

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developinga team
• Be an active hands‑on Chef with excellentcommunication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchenstaff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro‑active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's.