Sous Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Develop Your Team

Young'S; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Free meals

Young's discount

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Culinary masterclasses

Job summary

Young’s is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our family-friendly pub between Wandsworth and Putney, famous for nostalgic British pub food. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver quality fresh dishes and daily specials, while leading a team in a welcoming environment.

Enjoy autonomy to create menus, access to our development programme, apprenticeship schemes, masterclasses, free meals, and perks like staff discounts and pension. Lead by example with hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for next step.
• Natural leader with passion for quality fresh food.
• Hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.
• Able to manage kitchen staff rota, training and health and safety.
• Help design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Strong planning to maintain GP and labour controls.
• Proactive in driving sales and growth through kitchen and front-of-house engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and ensure high quality service.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Oversee kitchen operations, safety, and rota planning.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Communication

Hands-on chef

Job description

Young’s is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our family-friendly pub between Wandsworth and Putney, famous for nostalgic British pub food. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver quality fresh dishes and daily specials, while leading a team in a welcoming environment.

Enjoy autonomy to create menus, access to our development programme, apprenticeship schemes, masterclasses, free meals, and perks like staff discounts and pension. Lead by example with hands-on leadership.