Sous Chef

Spring River (92701); Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant pub company as a Sous Chef, where your culinary skills and leadership will shine. This role offers you the chance to work alongside a passionate team, ensuring top-quality food and service. With opportunities for career growth through a Chef Development Programme, you'll be supported in your journey to lead your own kitchen. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and real benefits, including discounts and flexible hours, all while making a difference in a celebrated workplace. If you're ready to turn up the heat in your career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible and part-time hours

High street and online discounts

Apprenticeship programmes

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Commis Chef in a branded environment.
• Strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Oversee food presentation and quality during service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Management

Kitchen Management

Branded Experience

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen!

Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

As Sous Chef you’ll:

1. Be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to our Head Chef – stepping up and covering for them when they’re not on shift.
2. Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef.
3. Assist our Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
4. Be accountable for running the line during service.
5. Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills.
6. Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service.

What comes next is up to you:

You’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after!

What you get from us:

You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part-time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Join us:

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.