Sous Chef

Young's Pubs; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality chain is looking for a Sous Chef to lead a passionate team at a historic coaching inn in Hindon. The ideal candidate will have experience in producing fresh quality food and mentoring a team. This position offers opportunities for personal development and several employee benefits such as discounts and training programs.

Benefits

Access to development programs

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and effectively train them.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through food quality.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and health/safety.
• Design and deliver new dishes with Head Chef.

Skills

Excellent service through quality food

Leading and developing a team

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Hands-on culinary skills

Education

Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP

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About The Lamb

The Lamb is a 12th-century coaching inn with 18 beautiful boutique bedrooms, located in the idyllic postcard village of Hindon. We’re a fun team passionate about our customers and our four-legged friends! As a massively dog-friendly pub and hotel, we host many shooting parties during the season. The Lamb is a local favorite, offering everything from a pint of real ale to cocktails on our garden terrace, three-course dinners in the restaurant, and delicious Sunday roasts.

What We Offer Our Sous Chefs

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme, with most head chefs being internal promotions
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials alongside your Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme to gain a nationally recognized qualification
• Regular culinary masterclasses and training days to enhance 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 seeking an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion and flair for producing quality fresh food in a welcoming environment. As the successful Sous Chef, you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active, hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible for managing the kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety effectively
• Work alongside your Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials
• Show great planning and organizational skills to maintain effective controls regarding GP and labour
• Have a proactive approach to driving sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams