At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Join The Weyside, one of Guildford's top pubs with stunning river views.
- Benefits: Up to £45k OTE, free meals, discounts, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to development programmes and culinary masterclasses.
- Why this job: Grow your culinary skills and work towards becoming a head chef.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
Up to 45k OTE - 40k basic plus tips, tronc, overtime.
About us: The Weyside is one of the busiest and best pubs in Guildford, with two kitchens, two bars and food lead events, pumping out quality food and drink every day, on one of the most scenic river views in the country. You'll be working alongside the head chef and general manager using fresh, seasonal ingredients on a menu that evolves throughout the seasons. We have huge internal development opportunities through our fast track courses and senior apprenticeships, so if becoming a head chef is the long term goal then this is where you really want to work.
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 flair 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. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!
Sous Chef - The Weyside Guildford employer: Weyside
The Weyside Guildford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and quality are at the forefront of our culinary experience. With access to extensive development programmes, including our Sous Chef - Head Chef development initiative and regular culinary masterclasses, we empower our team to grow and thrive in their careers. Located by one of the most scenic river views in the country, we provide a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and a passion for delivering outstanding food and service.
