Sous Chef

Bull's Head, Chislehurst; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub in Chislehurst is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. The role involves championing quality food service, managing staff, and contributing to menu development in a vibrant environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, and possess a passion for creating welcoming dining experiences. This position offers opportunities for career development and participation in culinary training programs.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Share save Scheme

Access to culinary masterclasses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Natural leader with a passion for fresh food.
• Hands-on chef with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Creativity in menu design

Passion for quality food

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

The Bull's Head Hotel fantastic Victorian pub at the heart of Royal Parade in Chislehurst.
A venue that caters for your every need with four 3 public bars a restaurant and a beautiful ballroom that is available for hire!
It has 15 beautiful rooms upstairs in its boutique hotel as well as a huge garden adjacent.
If you would like to develop your career and skills at a flagship Young's pub in a busy and exciting environment apply and see what we can do for you!

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. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!