Sous Chef

Marlborough; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs andHotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses and training

Job summary

Marlborough, located near the River Thames with a renowned pub garden and dining room, seeks an experienced Sous Chef or senior CDP to lead a kitchen team in a welcoming, high‑standards environment. You will craft and execute fresh dishes, train staff, and contribute to menu development while maintaining operational discipline.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth within Young's estate, with training days, masterclasses, and a supportive team culture that values excellence and

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team while delivering quality, fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota, training and health & safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver menus and daily specials.
• Demonstrate planning and organisational skills to maintain GP and labour controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Planning & Organisation

Job description

SousChef

About us:

Located a stone's throw away from Richmond Hill with stunning views of the River Thames as well as the beautiful Richmond Park, the Marlborough is a gastro pub at the heart of the community. Famous for our expansive pub garden and beautiful dining room we offer an exciting seasonal menu, a fabulous drinks range and cocktails with a professional but relaxed and friendly style of service. We strive for excellence in everything we offer! We are looking for people passionate about food, drink and service and who are looking to be a part of our tight-knit team. The management team are always looking to develop individuals that share our passion and want to learn and progress. There is also an outstanding career development pathway available throughout Youngs and beyond for all those looking to move to higher positions in both the Marlborough as well as the rest of Young’s estate.

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.