Sous Chef — Lead Creative Menus, Team Growth & Autonomy

Young'S Pubs; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs andHotels

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Apprenticeship scheme

Job summary

The Dunstan House Inn in Wedmore is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver great, fresh British dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, mentor staff and maintain high service standards in a welcoming pub environment.

We offer development programmes, training days, and opportunities to grow within Young’s pubs. Join a team that values quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership potential.
• Experience delivering quality fresh food in a welcoming environment.
• Strong communication and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to create menus and daily specials.
• Hands-on cooking with clear communication and role modelling.
• Manage kitchen rota, training, and health & safety compliance.
• Design and deliver new dishes in line with menus and seasonal specials.
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour targets.
• Drive sales and growth by engaging both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Health & safety

Menu development

Rota management

Creativity

Planning

Job description

The Dunstan House Inn in Wedmore is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver great, fresh British dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, mentor staff and maintain high service standards in a welcoming pub environment.

We offer development programmes, training days, and opportunities to grow within Young’s pubs. Join a team that values quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.