At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team and create delicious dishes from scratch.
- Company: Join the vibrant Libertine team in Westbourne.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to culinary masterclasses and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Unleash your creativity and grow into a head chef role.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are now recruiting for an experienced sous chef to join our team here at the Libertine in Westbourne. As our business grows so does our team and this role has become available as we look to move the business to even greater heights. Applicants must have had previous experience with preparing food from scratch as well as being able to lead and work well in a team.
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 Bournemouth employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
The Dunstan House Inn is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture, encouraging creativity and personal growth for its team members. With a focus on training and development, including access to culinary masterclasses and a structured progression path to Head Chef, employees can thrive in a supportive environment while enjoying benefits like free meals and discounts across Young’s pubs. Located in a picturesque seaside community, the Inn offers a unique blend of bustling summer vibes and cosy winter retreats, making it an ideal place for passionate chefs to build their careers.
