Sous Chef

Blue Boar; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub in West Oxfordshire is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The role offers a competitive salary of £14.50 per hour plus tronc, with development opportunities including head chef advancement. Candidates should have experience in a premium pub setting and a passion for quality food. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen, leading a team, and creating seasonal menus. The position is ideal for those who thrive in a busy environment and are dedicated to excellent service.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

20% discount in all pubs and hotels

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to culinary masterclasses

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Design and deliver new dishes alongside Head Chef.
• Maintain health and safety procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and team development

Quality food production

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in a premium pub company

Nationally recognized qualification (optional)

Job description

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Talented SousChef, £14.50 p/h plus tronc on top

Potential live-in to be discussed

About us:

Nestled in the heart of the lovely market town of Chipping Norton lies The Blue Boar. A stunning pub dating from the 17th century offering a 'best of British' seasonal menu alongside a range of premium old & new world wines, international lagers, well-conditioned ales and fantastic personal service from our small, friendly team. We're a busy pub serving great food every day and have a busy bar serving locals and visitors alike.

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 seasonal menus and specials, alongside our core classics & 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 on duty
• Working 5 days from 7, 48hr contact, paid overtime
• Generous share of tronc, paid weekly
• 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 seeking their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. The role would suit a chef with prior experience working within a premium pub company, maintaining high standards of due diligence, able to work at pace and stay calm during busy service periods. As the successful Sous Chef, you will:

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

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you'd like to be part of our team, apply now!