At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious menus and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Welcoming pub in Winchester with a focus on quality dining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 days holiday and access to culinary masterclasses.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and showcase your culinary creativity in a historic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
The Westgate is a welcoming pub with rooms located at the top of the High Street in Winchester. Overlooking the historic town centre, we offer a traditional style British pub experience with a selection of local ales, quality dining, boutique rooms and a warm welcome guaranteed.
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
Sous Chef - golf club in Hampshire employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
At The Westgate, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Sous Chefs a vibrant work culture in the heart of historic Winchester. With opportunities for personal and professional growth through our development programmes and culinary masterclasses, alongside a supportive team environment, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered. Enjoy competitive benefits including free meals, discounts across our venues, and a generous holiday allowance, all while creating memorable dining experiences in a welcoming pub setting.
