At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team, create exciting menus, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: The Westgate, a vibrant pub offering a warm atmosphere and quality dining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, discounts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 days holiday and access to culinary masterclasses.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and unleash your culinary creativity in a welcoming environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a passion for fresh food.
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 - Events Monday to Friday in Winchester employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
The Westgate is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and leadership are celebrated. With a strong focus on employee development through our Head Chef Programme and culinary masterclasses, we provide ample opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Located in the heart of historic Winchester, our team enjoys a unique blend of traditional British hospitality and modern culinary innovation, making it a rewarding place to work.
