At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious menus and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: The Chequers, a stunning pub with a vibrant atmosphere.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to development programmes and culinary masterclasses.
- Why this job: Join a creative environment where your culinary skills can shine.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The Chequers is a beautiful pub overlooking the river Avon on a national trust walk. We pride ourselves on using fresh British produce; whilst we are a very seasonal business and very busy over the summer period, we also have a healthy trade during the off-season of local clientele and guests using the river Avon for their sporting activities. We have a large and diverse wine list with varieties from all over the world, an extensive beer and spirit collection, and bespoke cocktail menus.
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 employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
The Chequers is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and leadership are celebrated. With access to comprehensive development programmes, culinary masterclasses, and a supportive team environment, our Sous Chefs can thrive while enjoying the picturesque setting by the river Avon. We prioritise employee well-being with generous benefits including free meals, discounts, and a company pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to build your culinary career.
