Sous Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Team Development

Crooked Billet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young's pubs andHotels

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday per year

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Job summary

The Crooked Billet in Wimbledon is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our award-winning kitchen. You will lead the kitchen team, create and refine menus alongside the Head Chef, and champion quality and service in a welcoming, dog-friendly pub environment.

As a hands-on chef with strong communication, you will manage the kitchen rota, health and safety, and contribute to daily specials while driving growth through teamwork with front-of-house colleagues.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP aiming for the next step.
• Natural leader with a passion for quality fresh food.
• Able to train and develop a team while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and manage the staff rota, ensuring health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Maintain GP and labour controls with strong planning and organisation.
• Drive sales through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Hands-on cooking

Job description

The Crooked Billet in Wimbledon is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our award-winning kitchen. You will lead the kitchen team, create and refine menus alongside the Head Chef, and champion quality and service in a welcoming, dog-friendly pub environment.

As a hands-on chef with strong communication, you will manage the kitchen rota, health and safety, and contribute to daily specials while driving growth through teamwork with front-of-house colleagues.