Sous Chef In Training

Are you a passionate, driven Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking to take the next step in your culinary career? At the Station Tavern, we are on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team. As Sous Chef, you'll play a crucial leadership role in the kitchen – helping to lead the team, run services and contribute to a menu that constantly evolves with dishes that reflect our love for creativity and seasonality.  You’ll also be comfortable leading the team a couple of days a week, or when our Head Chef is on annual leave.  In return we can offer heaps of development opportunities and a chance to progress - the majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal and we have a number of pubs in Cambridge – so if head chef is your aim then we will support you on that journey.

The Station Tavern is a lively, modern pub located right next to Cambridge Station – a local hub for fresh, seasonal British food and welcoming hospitality. Our open-plan kitchen is the beating heart of the venue, and our food offer is a big part of our business so If you're ready to make your mark in a kitchen where your ideas are valued and no two menus are the same, we’d love to hear from you. 

What You'll Do:

·                Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations

·                Lead, inspire, and develop a full team of chefs

·                Take a hands-on role in service, prep, and stock control

·                Contribute to menu innovation using fresh, seasonal ingredients

·                Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen standards at all times

·                Manage all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

About You:

·                Confident, calm, and experienced in a busy kitchen environment

·                Passionate about British food and seasonal cooking

·                A natural leader and team player

·                Organized, with good communication and time management skills

·                Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up

Why Join us?

• Competitive Salary and Service Charge/Tips
• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: most 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
• Meals on shift and uniform provided
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year