Sous Chef: Lead Creative Menus, Hands-On Growth

Young & Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus and specials

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses and training

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs andHotels

Share save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Job summary

Young & Co. is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our team, driving quality and consistency in our traditional British pub offering. You will lead a hands-on kitchen brigade, manage rotas, and contribute to menu development alongside the Head Chef.

We value dedicated leaders who can deliver excellent service, mentor staff, and maintain rigorous health and safety standards while actively contributing to menu innovation and growth of the pub's reputation.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop a kitchen team with hands-on guidance.
• Ensure high-quality service through exceptional food.
• Communicate clearly with front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Manage staff rotas, training, and health and safety compliance.
• Design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Plan and control GP and labour to maximise performance.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and FOH.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in creating quality, fresh dishes.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and staff scheduling.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design new menus.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Rota management

Health & safety

Menu development

Sales growth

Job description

Young & Co. is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our team, driving quality and consistency in our traditional British pub offering. You will lead a hands-on kitchen brigade, manage rotas, and contribute to menu development alongside the Head Chef.

We value dedicated leaders who can deliver excellent service, mentor staff, and maintain rigorous health and safety standards while actively contributing to menu innovation and growth of the pub's reputation.