Sous Chef, or Senior CdP, live in

Young's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading country pub in Surrey is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to join their team. You'll enjoy the autonomy to create your own menus, access to a development program, and benefits like free meals and discounts across Young’s venues. This role requires leadership, creativity in food preparation, and a commitment to exemplary service.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Access to regular culinary masterclasses

Qualifications

• Existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership qualities.
• Passion and flair for producing quality fresh food.
• Ability to manage training and health and safety effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials.
• Drive sales through engagement with kitchen and front of house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning and Organisational Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Sous
Chef

About us:

The Half Moon is a traditional country pub in the heart of the village of Windlesham in Surrey. An ideal location in Windlesham for those seeking somewhere to sit back, relax and enjoy great food and drinks with friends or family and our beautiful garden. Our pub has for many years played a big part in the local community. We take great pride in offering a friendly service, a great selection of real ales, lagers, ciders and wine plus delicious homemade freshly cooked food.
We are always on the lookout for team members with character, professionalism, innovative ideas, comradery, experience, flair, and expertise in their job roles. We believe in our people and always look to develop and nurture talent, coaching and progressing our team members.
All positions receive tips and live-in positions may be available.

What we offer our
Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to create
  your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

We are looking for an existing
Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves
as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food
in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chef
you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service
  through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing
  a team
• Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent
  communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen
  staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be
  able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and
  deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational
  skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and
  labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and
  delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house
  teams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!