At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and lead a passionate kitchen team in a vibrant pub.
- Company: The White Lion, a historic pub known for quality food and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, training opportunities, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Join a team that values fresh ingredients and personal development.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary creativity and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
Are you a passionate Sous Chef looking to make your mark in a well-loved, food-led pub where quality, creativity, and people come first? The White Lion, a historic pub with rooms in the heart of Tenterden, Kent, is entering its strongest season and we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a brilliant opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal British ingredients, put your own stamp on menus and specials, and play a key role in elevating a classic pub offer – all within a supportive, development-focused environment.
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
- 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
Weekend Sous Chef employer: Young's
The White Lion is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and quality are at the forefront of our culinary experience. Located in the picturesque town of Tenterden, Kent, we provide our Sous Chefs with ample opportunities for professional growth through our development programmes, culinary masterclasses, and a supportive team environment that values innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits including free meals, discounts, and a company pension scheme, joining us means being part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences.
