At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious menus at a buzzing pub.
- Company: The Old Firehouse, a popular pub known for its vibrant atmosphere.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Great career progression with access to masterclasses and development programmes.
- Why this job: Join a supportive 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.
Widely acknowledged to be one of Exeter’s best ale and cider pubs, The Old Firehouse is very popular with students and locals alike. Offering a buzzy atmosphere along with a great range of food and drink, from our hearty lunch menu to our famous massive square pizzas, the Old Firehouse is truly a must-see venue. The team at the Firehouse are key to making the atmosphere, mood and energy of the pub what it is. We really are a family at the Firehouse, we strongly believe having a hard working, friendly like-minded team makes this fantastic pub successful.
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
- 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
Weekend Sous Chef in Devon employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
The Old Firehouse is not just a pub; it's a vibrant community hub in Exeter, where our team is at the heart of creating an inviting atmosphere for both locals and students. As a Weekend Sous Chef, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises personal growth through our development programmes, culinary masterclasses, and apprenticeship opportunities, all while relishing the autonomy to craft your own menus. With benefits like free meals, discounts across Young’s venues, and a company pension scheme, we ensure that our employees feel valued and rewarded in their roles.
