Sous Chef

Sous Chef

About us:

We’re excited to be opening the brand new Tattenham Corner pub, located in the scenic Epsom Downs area with beautiful views over the Epsom Downs Racecourse. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. With a new state-of-the-art kitchen and a focus on delivering fresh, seasonal dishes, we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen alongside our experienced Head Chef David. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a premium pub offering a top-tier dining experience. We also provide a strong path for career development, including access to our Sous to Head Chef programme.

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’re seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef, or Senior CDP looking for the next step in their career, who thrives in a hands-on, dynamic kitchen environment. As a natural leader, you'll have a flair for producing high-quality dishes while fostering a collaborative, positive team culture. You’ll be instrumental in driving the success of the kitchen, ensuring that we consistently deliver excellent food and service.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead by example: Champion excellent service through the delivery of quality, fresh food.

Team leadership: Inspire, motivate, and develop kitchen staff to maintain a smooth, high-performing kitchen.

Operational efficiency: Manage kitchen staff rotas, training, and all health & safety requirements.

Creative input: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and implement new dishes and daily specials.

Organisational skills: Maintain effective control of costs (GP, labour) while ensuring consistent food quality.

Drive growth: Work alongside the front-of-house team to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

Why Join Us?

- A competitive salary and benefits package.

- Career development opportunities, including the chance to progress through our Sous to Head Chef programme.

- A supportive team environment and access to training programs to refine your culinary and leadership skills.

- An exciting and fresh kitchen environment where creativity is encouraged and celebrated.

If you are ready to bring your passion for food and leadership to our brand-new pub, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and make your mark in this exciting new venue.

Young’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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