At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious seasonal menus.
- Company: The Mitre, a charming country pub with a vibrant atmosphere.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your culinary creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 26865 - 32835 £ per year.
We're looking for a Junior Sous or Senior CDP to strengthen the current kitchen team heading into the Autumn/Winter season and towards a busy Christmas season. Plenty of opportunity to grow your skill, take a peek below into our career pathways...
About us: The Mitre, Shaftesbury is a beautiful country pub set on the high street near the wonderful Gold Hill. It is a 'Best of British' pub serving the very best seasonal fresh produce as well as some fantastic ales & fine wines, all served with a fabulous view of The Blackmore Vale.
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 in Shaftesbury employer: Mitre, Shaftesbury
At The Mitre, Shaftesbury, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and growth. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our comprehensive training programmes, including culinary masterclasses and a clear pathway to head chef positions, all while enjoying the stunning views of The Blackmore Vale. With competitive benefits such as free meals, discounts across our venues, and a supportive team environment, we ensure that our Sous Chefs thrive both personally and professionally in this beautiful country pub setting.
