At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious menus that wow our guests.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at The Grand Junction Arms, a canalside gem.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, and access to culinary training and development.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative environment where your culinary skills can shine.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for quality food.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 37000 £ per year.
The Grand Junction Arms is a beautiful hidden gem situated on the Grand Union Canal. Located just a short walk from Harlesden tube station, you’ll find us perched on the canalside. Sporting a massive beer garden, armed with bespoke huts and lodges, catering for any kind of party! Our guests range from the local workforce, wonderful residents and those who see us as a bit of a destination site! We pride ourselves in Young's values, delivering the best in premium products to delight and treat our guests, all whilst encouraging team development!
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!
Sous Chef employer: Grand Junction Arms
Grand Junction Arms is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, perfect for culinary enthusiasts looking to grow their careers. With tailored development programmes like the Sous Chef initiative and engaging culinary masterclasses, employees are empowered to enhance their skills while enjoying benefits such as discounts, free meals, and a company pension scheme. Located in the Greater London area, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a creative kitchen environment that values teamwork and innovation.
