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, 20% discount, career development, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to culinary masterclasses and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your culinary creativity while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
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 are 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.
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 Surrey employer: Young's
The Bear is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Esher, where creativity and community thrive. With access to comprehensive development programmes, culinary masterclasses, and a supportive team environment, our Sous Chefs enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth while crafting quality dishes that delight our guests. Enjoy competitive benefits including free meals, discounts across Young's venues, and a generous holiday allowance, all within a historic setting that fosters a sense of belonging.
