At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen team and create delicious, fresh dishes.
- Company: Join the Old Bicycle Shop, a lively restaurant in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Free meals, 20% discount, career development, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to training, masterclasses, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team and make an impact with your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
About us: Do you value the best service, deliciously fresh and locally sourced produce prepared by an amazing kitchen team and a bespoke drinks menu? Why not join the team at Old Bicycle Shop in Cambridge! Once the first bicycle shop in the UK, we are now one of Cambridge's most vibrant restaurants; serving brunch, lunch, dinner, amazing cocktails and more. If you share our philosophy of high standards, served with a warm and friendly smile, then we'd love to hear from you. We're a growing team with plenty of opportunities for career development, great staff benefits and a modern outlook. We're part of an eclectic collection of unique pubs, well-regarded restaurants, premium hotels & award-winning microbreweries.
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. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!
Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately) in Cambridge employer: Young's
At Old Bicycle Shop in Cambridge, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where creativity and passion for food thrive. As a Sous Chef, you'll enjoy access to extensive career development opportunities, including our Head Chef development programme and culinary masterclasses, alongside fantastic benefits such as free meals and a generous discount across all Young's venues. Join us in a historic setting that values fresh, locally sourced produce and a warm atmosphere, making it an exceptional place to grow your culinary career.
