Jobs in City of Westminster

Sous Chef

About us:

Located in the heart of the prestigious St. James's district, The Buckingham Arms is a well-established and iconic London pub that blends timeless British character with a commitment to quality food and hospitality. Just moments from Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben, we welcome a diverse clientele of loyal locals, professionals, and international visitors.

Head Chef Sabino and our kitchen team take pride in serving high-quality, freshly prepared British pub classics, from our renowned Guinness and braised beef pie to our famous fish and chips, and scrumptious Sunday roasts, all crafted using fresh, carefully sourced ingredients. Alongside our food offering, we serve an extensive selection of beers, cask ales, wines, and premium spirits, including regularly changing guest ales from local breweries.

We are seeking a passionate and talented Sous Chef to join our team and play a crucial role in upholding our high culinary standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who thrives in a busy, quality-driven environment, enjoys working with fresh produce, and is eager to contribute to a respected venue with a strong reputation for exceptional food, service, and hospitality.

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 flair 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 concerning both GP and labour

Have a proactive 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