At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team, create exciting menus, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: The Dunstan House Inn, a vibrant pub with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic atmosphere with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your culinary creativity in a lively environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Dunstan House Inn is a fantastic pub with rooms, situated in the heart of the local community. We're all about the good things, nostalgic British food, real ale, wines from around the world and an enviable range of gins. Upstairs, there are six stunning en-suite guest bedrooms, and we're just a stone's throw from the gorgeous seaside and town centre.
In the Summer we're bustling, we've got the best beer garden around and all day sunshine, with an outdoor bar and our coveted burger shack serving up proper burgers all season long. In the Winter, we transform into a cosy winter retreat, with roaring log fires, candles simmering and hearty pub classics served from our talented kitchen team all week long.
We love to see our team grow their skills and develop their career whilst they are with us, and actively encourage our team to partake in as much training as possible.
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
- Birthdays off
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.
- 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.
Locations
Sous Chef - Weekends Only in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset 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.
