Junior Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers plc; Whittington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Progression opportunities

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler's Whittington Arms in Whittington is seeking a Junior Sous Chef who is passionate about serving great food and developing staff. You will run a kitchen section and ensure the team works together as one, delivering quality dishes on every shift.

Join Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special, with premium venues and a focus on guest satisfaction. If you’re driven and committed to growth, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a section and train junior staff.
• Commitment to brand standards and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section and lead the team on shift.
• Cook to spec and deliver top quality dishes.
• Support with stock control and ordering to ensure smooth service.
• Assist chefs and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Brand standards

Team leadership

Tools

Kitchen systems

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Whittington, WS14 9PS

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

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As a Junior Sous Chef at the Whittington Arms, 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!
• 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 - a financial 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.

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.

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