At a Glance
- Tasks: Create exciting menus and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Join a renowned pub group with a focus on quality and creativity.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic kitchen environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary skills and grow into a Head Chef role.
- Qualifications: Experience in food service and a passion for team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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
- 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
Skills
- Menu Development
- Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Safety
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Sous Chef in Cambridge employer: Young's Pubs
The Hand and Spear in Weybridge is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where hospitality thrives. With clear pathways for career advancement, including progression to General Manager, employees benefit from comprehensive training, generous holiday allowances, and staff meals, all while engaging in local events that foster community connections.
We think you need these skills to ace Sous Chef in Cambridge
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Flexibility
Compassion
Organizational Skills
