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: Access to training, masterclasses, and a supportive development programme.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and showcase your culinary skills 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
Weekend Sous Chef 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 empower our Sous Chefs to thrive in their roles while enjoying benefits like free meals, discounts, and a supportive team environment in the heart of historic Winchester.
