Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Innovator & Menu Architect

Young's Pubs; Teddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Chef development programme

Menu development autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Free meals

Staff discount 20%

Share save scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young's Pubs in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team in a role focused on leading and delivering high-quality, fresh meals. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design and deliver menus and daily specials while maintaining service standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for developing people, hands-on leadership, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking their next step.
• Natural leader with a passion for quality fresh food.
• Hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.
• Able to manage kitchen staff rota, training and safety.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Lead and develop a motivated kitchen team.
• Hands-on Chef with clear communication across teams.
• Manage rota, training and health & safety in the kitchen.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour controls.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen/front-of-house collaboration.

Skills

Menu development

Food preparation

Safe food handling

Kitchen safety

Job description

Young's Pubs in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team in a role focused on leading and delivering high-quality, fresh meals. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design and deliver menus and daily specials while maintaining service standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for developing people, hands-on leadership, and strong communication.