Sous Chef - Surrey

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Discount on overnight stays

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Share Save Scheme

Pension scheme

Weekly or monthly pay

Job summary

The Teller's Arms is proudly positioned on Farnham's Castle Street. As Sous Chef, you will be the anchor of the kitchen and the Head Chef's trusted second-in-command, helping lead a premium, high-energy operation and mentoring a brigade of chefs.

This role offers a direct stepping stone to running your own kitchen, with a competitive salary paid weekly or monthly, access to internal Culinary Masterclasses and fully funded Apprenticeship Schemes, and generous staff discounts on food, drinks, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with fresh ingredients.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys training and mentoring junior chefs.
• Able to collaborate with Head Chef on menus and daily specials.
• Knowledge of kitchen controls, GP targets, stock ordering, waste management, and labour efficiency.
• Strong standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen brigade and run service with Head Chef.
• Write, design and launch innovative menus and seasonal specials.
• Support with kitchen financials, labour efficiency and waste management.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and allergen controls.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Menu design

Kitchen management

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

As our Sous Chef, you will be the anchor of the kitchen and the Head Chef's trusted second-in-command. You'll step into a well structured, premium operation where you'll help lead, inspire, and develop a reliable brigade of chefs. Whether you're running a seamless service on a bustling Saturday night, executing seasonal daily specials, mentoring junior team members, or helping manage kitchen financials, your passion for fresh food will be central to everything we do. Crucially, this is a kitchen that values growth: the majority of our Head Chef appointments are made internally, meaning this role is designed to be a direct stepping stone to running your own kitchen., As the successful Sous Chef, you will:

• Have proven experience working with fresh, quality ingredients in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Be an active, hands-on leader who loves training, mentoring, and bringing out the best in junior chefs.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to write, design, and launch innovative menus and daily seasonal specials.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of kitchen management controls-assisting with GP targets, stock ordering, waste management, and labor efficiency.
• Maintain uncompromised standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.

• Bring a proactive, team-focused attitude that bridges the kitchen and front-of-house teams seamlessly.

  We are looking for an established Senior CDP ready to take the leap, or an experienced Sous Chef with a sharp eye for quality, a calm head under pressure, and a natural flair for fresh, seasonal cookery.

  The Teller's Arms is proudly positioned on Farnham's vibrant Castle Street. Historically trading as a bank-which inspired our unique name-we have thoughtfully transformed this stunning building into a glorious, design-led premium pub. Featuring 9 boutique bedrooms, a bookable semi-private space, and a breath-taking rooftop terrace, we strive to be the ultimate "go-to" destination in Farnham, delivering everything from casual local pints and hearty Sunday roasts with double-egg Yorkies to seasonal dinner plates crafted from the finest British-sourced ingredients. We run a well kitted out, high-energy kitchen fuelled by fresh food, culinary creativity, and a relentless passion for excellence.

• Pay & Reward: Competitive salary paid weekly/monthly, supported by a fair tronc system.
• Career Progression: Clear, structured pathways to Head Chef (the majority of our Head Chef roles are filled internally!).
• Skills & Development: Exclusive access to internal Culinary Masterclasses and fully-funded Apprenticeship Schemes to sharpen your craft.
• Discounts: 20% discount across all Young's pubs and a massive 30% discount on overnight stays in our stunning Pubs with Rooms.
• Perks: Free meals on shift, 28 days holiday per year, a Share Save Scheme, and a robust Company Pension Scheme.