At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious pub favourites in a vibrant setting.
- Company: Join the heart of Shoreditch at The Owl and Pussycat, a beloved local pub.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to culinary masterclasses and a supportive development programme.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team and make your mark on the menu.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
About us: An epic pub oozing with that old-school heart, considered by many as the soul of Shoreditch! Open Monday - Sunday, offering a food menu packed full of hearty pub favourites, a bangin’ selection of beers and a hidden gem of a beer garden, The Owl and Pussycat is a home away from home for locals and visitors alike.
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
- Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
- Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
- 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
Thanks for your interest in working with Young's.
Sous Chef employer: Owl and Pussycat
At The Owl and Pussycat, we pride ourselves on being more than just a pub; we are a vibrant community hub in the heart of Shoreditch. As a Sous Chef, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters creativity and personal growth, with access to our Head Chef development programme and culinary masterclasses. With benefits like free meals, a generous discount across all Young’s venues, and a company pension scheme, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered to thrive in their culinary careers.
