At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious menus in a vibrant pub environment.
- Company: The Bear, a historic boutique hotel with a lively community atmosphere.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to development programmes and culinary masterclasses for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your culinary creativity while making guests feel welcome.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
About us: The Bear is a boutique nine bedroom hotel dating back to the 17th century when it played host as a traditional coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth route. We're all about community, the meeting place for any occasion right in the heart of Esher high street, open morning, noon and night the pub is a hive of activity whatever time of day. We also play host to plenty of functions, events and welcome patrons before and after a day at Sandown race course which is a 10 minute walk from the front door. With plenty of transport links we have a hotel and team car park, we're a stone's throw from the K3 bus stop and a 20 minute walk from Esher train station.
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!
Locations
Sous Chef in Esher, Surrey employer: Young's
The Bear is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where creativity and leadership are celebrated. Located in the heart of Esher, our boutique hotel offers Sous Chefs the opportunity to develop their skills through tailored training programmes, culinary masterclasses, and the chance to create unique menus. With competitive benefits including free meals, discounts, and a supportive team environment, we are dedicated to nurturing your growth while you contribute to our community-focused establishment.
