Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading pub in Twickenham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to deliver excellent culinary experiences. In this vibrant setting, you'll have the chance to create unique dishes and lead a dedicated kitchen team. With access to development programs and a supportive work environment, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Access to Head Chef development programme

Access to apprenticeship scheme

Free meals

20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for growth.
• Experience in quality food production and team leadership required.
• Proactive approach to kitchen management and driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Manage kitchen staff, training, and health/safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu designs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Education

Nationally recognised qualification

Job description

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At The Crown we’re extremely passionate about delivering consistently outstanding customer service. At the heart of this philosophy is ensuring we as a team have fun and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all our guests.

The Crown is one of TW’s finest watering holes. Our pub and restaurant are ideally located in St. Margaret’s, just a mile away from Twickenham Rugby Stadium and a stone’s throw from Marble Hill Park.

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 seeking their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion and flair 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.
• Work alongside your Head Chef, demonstrating creativity and the ability to help design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials.
• Demonstrate great planning and organizational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls regarding both GP and labour.
• Have a proactive approach to driving sales and delivering growth through engagement with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.