Sous Chef — Lead Creative Menus & Growth Path

Brewers Inn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeships

Masterclasses

Free meals

Staff discount

Share save scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Brewers Inn is a boutique hotel in London’s South Western area, serving loyal local guests and visitors to the city. We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP to lead a busy kitchen, oversee daily service and contribute to menu development while fostering a welcoming environment.

Join a team that values development, offers apprenticeships, masterclasses, free meals, and a 28-day holiday entitlement plus staff discounts across Young’s pubs and hotels.

Qualifications

• 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 with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and maintain high standards of food quality and service.
• Design and deliver new dishes and daily specials in collaboration with Head Chef.
• Manage kitchen rota, training, and health & safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to plan menus and cost controls.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Hands-on cooking

Team development

Job description

The Brewers Inn is a boutique hotel in London’s South Western area, serving loyal local guests and visitors to the city. We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP to lead a busy kitchen, oversee daily service and contribute to menu development while fostering a welcoming environment.

Join a team that values development, offers apprenticeships, masterclasses, free meals, and a 28-day holiday entitlement plus staff discounts across Young’s pubs and hotels.