Sous Chef: Lead Fresh Menus with Autonomy & Growth

Foley; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs/hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Apprenticeship Scheme

Job summary

Foley in Claygate, part of Young's, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring fresh, seasonal dishes and excellent guest service. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus, train staff, and manage health and safety, while driving sales and maintaining quality.

You will be an active hands-on chef with strong communication skills, capable of rota planning and delivering a smooth operation in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to design and deliver daily specials and menus
• Proactive approach to driving sales and growth

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in the Sous Chef role
• Supervise kitchen staff rota, training and health and safety
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu design and daily specials
• Ensure GP and labour controls are maintained
• Deliver high-quality, consistent dishes and guest experience
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Skills

Leadership

Food quality

Communication

Education

CDP or Sous Chef experience

Tools

Health & Safety

Job description

Foley in Claygate, part of Young's, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring fresh, seasonal dishes and excellent guest service. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus, train staff, and manage health and safety, while driving sales and maintaining quality.

You will be an active hands-on chef with strong communication skills, capable of rota planning and delivering a smooth operation in a welcoming environment.