Sous Chef - Lead Menu Creation & Team Growth

Young's Pubs; Claygate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Masterclasses

Free meals

Staff discount

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Foley, a Young's pub in Claygate, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver outstanding seasonal dishes.

You will work alongside our Head Chef, plan menus, manage rota, uphold health and safety, and contribute to driving sales through great food and service. Enjoy development opportunities, free meals, staff discounts, and pension through Young's, with a welcoming, energetic team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team to deliver quality food.
• Experience in designing and delivering dishes and daily specials.
• Strong focus on guest experience and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team, managing rota, training and safety.
• Design and deliver new dishes in collaboration with Head Chef.
• Maintain controls on GP and labour through planning and organisation.
• Drive sales and growth via quality food and strong front-of-house collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on chef

Creativity

Health & Safety

Menu Planning

Team Rostering

Sales Awareness

Tools

Menu Development

Food Preparation

Kitchen Safety

Safe Food Handling

Job description

The Foley, a Young's pub in Claygate, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver outstanding seasonal dishes.

You will work alongside our Head Chef, plan menus, manage rota, uphold health and safety, and contribute to driving sales through great food and service. Enjoy development opportunities, free meals, staff discounts, and pension through Young's, with a welcoming, energetic team.