At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team, create exciting menus, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: The Lamb, a charming 12th-century inn with a vibrant atmosphere.
- 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 passionate team and showcase your culinary creativity in a welcoming environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef with leadership skills and a flair for fresh food.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
A Sous Chef live in position with an OTE of up to £42,000.
About us: The Lamb is a 12th-century coaching inn with 18 beautiful boutique bedrooms in the postcard village of Hindon. We are a dog-friendly pub and hotel, popular with locals, offering a range of services from real ale to cocktails, three-course dinners, and delicious Sunday roasts.
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 who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion for producing quality fresh food in a welcoming environment.
As the successful Sous Chef you will:
- Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
- Be responsible for managing the kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety effectively at all times
- Work alongside your Head Chef to demonstrate creativity 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 regarding 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 - Events Monday to Friday in Hindon employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
The Lamb offers an exceptional work environment for Sous Chefs, combining a rich history with a vibrant community atmosphere in the picturesque village of Hindon. With a strong focus on employee development through our Head Chef Programme and culinary masterclasses, we empower our team to unleash their creativity while enjoying benefits like free meals, discounts across our venues, and a supportive culture that values quality and innovation. Join us to be part of a dog-friendly pub and hotel where your culinary skills can shine and grow.
