Chef

Plough & Harrow; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discount

20% friends & family discount

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Clear progression opportunities

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Plough & Harrow, part of Premium Country Pubs, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in the West Midlands to lead a section, train staff, and ensure brand standards. You will help manage stock, support the team, and contribute to consistently high-quality dishes.

The role offers progression opportunities, employee discounts, and a collaborative kitchen culture aimed at developing culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Passion for great food and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of brand standards.
• Cook to spec and work within brand targets.
• Support the chefs to deliver top quality standards each shift.
• Run your own section as a kitchen team leader and develop management skills.
• Assist with stock control and ordering for team readiness.

Skills

Brand standards

Kitchen leadership

Stock control

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

As a Junior Sous Chef at the Plough & Harrow, you will have a passion for serving great food, training great people and leaving a smile on our guests faces. You’ll run a section, ensuring your team are working together as one. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – afinancial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS JUNIOR SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• Be a champion of brand standards.
• Cook to spec and work within brand targets.
• Support the chefs in your team to deliver top quality standards on every shift.
• Run your own section as a kitchen team leader and develop management and leadership skills.
• Support with stock control and ordering so you’re set up for success.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

Compensation: Competitive salary