Sous Chef
Up to 37K + Service Charge
About Us
Nestled on Esher Green you'll find The Wheatsheaf, our community pub and well‑loved local. Our family‑friendly pub is a favourite for drinkers and diners alike, who can relax in our spacious bar, restaurant or outdoor terrace. Our menu boasts British seasonal pub classics as well as seasonal specials, made fresh in our kitchen. At Wheatsheaf, we're passionate about developing our team, and we have an incredible career pathway available to unlock your potential throughout a transparent and supported career journey.
What we offer
* 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
* Live‑in available off site for the right candidate
What we look for
* 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 proactive approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
Skills
* Menu Development
* Food Preparation
* Safe Food Handling
* Kitchen Safety
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Hospitality
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