At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious, fresh dishes that wow our guests.
- Company: The Chequers, a vibrant pub with a stunning riverside view.
- Benefits: Free meals, 20% discount, training opportunities, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 days holiday and access to culinary masterclasses.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and unleash your creativity in a welcoming environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Chequers is a beautiful pub overlooking the river Avon on a national trust walk. We pride ourselves on using fresh British produce; all our meals are cooked freshly on-site. Whilst we are a very seasonal business and very busy over the summer period, we also have a healthy trade during the off-season of local clientele and guests using the river Avon for their sporting activities. We have a large and diverse wine list with varieties from all over the world, an extensive beer and spirit collection, and bespoke cocktail menus.
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 Bristol employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
At The Chequers, we offer a vibrant work culture where creativity and passion for fresh British cuisine thrive. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our Sous Chef - Head Chef development programme and access to culinary masterclasses, ensuring you grow in your career while enjoying the beautiful riverside location. With competitive benefits including free meals, discounts, and a supportive team environment, we are dedicated to making your experience both meaningful and rewarding.
