Sous Chef in Cambridge

Sous Chef in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious, fresh dishes that wow our guests.
  • Company: Join the vibrant King Street Brew House, a top brewpub in Cambridge.
  • Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
  • Other info: Access to development programmes and culinary masterclasses to boost your skills.
  • Why this job: Be part of a fun team where work feels like hanging out with friends.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for quality food.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

About us: The King Street Brew House is Cambridge's ultimate brewpub. Powered by great beer, good times, and our farm-to-fork comfort food, we’re all about creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our private rooms offer the perfect setting to keep the celebrations going, while our lively downstairs bar is the ideal spot to catch the next big game or throw a few darts with friends. All our beer is crafted fresh on-site by our award-winning brewer, ensuring every pint is perfectly poured and full of character. We take our beer and our guest experience seriously — but never ourselves.

Join Our Team: Love good beer, good food, and good vibes? You’ll fit right in at The King Street Brew House. We’re always on the lookout for awesome people to join our crew — whether you’re a bar wizard, kitchen superstar, or all-round hospitality legend. If you’ve got energy to spare, a genuine smile, and a passion for making people’s day, we want you on our team. At The King Street Brew House, no two days are ever the same. You’ll be part of a fun, welcoming bunch who know how to work hard, laugh harder, and celebrate every win (usually with a pint in hand). So if you’re looking for a place where work feels more like hanging out with mates — and you get to be part of something special in the heart of Cambridge — come join the fun!

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 Cambridge employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas

At The King Street Brew House, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a vibrant community where passion for good food and great beer comes together. Our supportive work culture fosters creativity and growth, offering Sous Chefs the chance to develop their skills through our Head Chef development programme and culinary masterclasses, all while enjoying a fun atmosphere in the heart of Cambridge. With competitive benefits like free meals, discounts, and a company pension scheme, we ensure that our team feels valued and motivated every day.

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Contact Details:

Oli Aubrey-Thomas Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sous Chef in Cambridge

Leadership Skills
Menu Development
Communication Skills
Team Development
Hands-on Cooking
Health and Safety Management
Planning and Organisational Skills