Junior Sous Chef: Lead a Section, Grow to Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Paid for qualifications

Opportunities for progression

Team socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for our Encore location. You will lead a kitchen section, ensure brand standards are met, and coach junior colleagues to deliver top-quality dishes. You will support stock control and ordering to keep service smooth and efficient.

Join a premium pub group offering training, progression opportunities, and a range of staff benefits. You’ll work within a team that values collaboration, growth, and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to cook to brand standards and targets.
• Willingness to train and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section and lead a team to work as one.
• Cook to brand specs and targets.
• Support chefs to deliver high-quality standards on every shift.
• Develop leadership skills by managing the section and team.
• Assist with stock control and ordering to ensure kitchen readiness.

Skills

Brand standards

Team leadership

Stock control

Cooking to spec

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for our Encore location. You will lead a kitchen section, ensure brand standards are met, and coach junior colleagues to deliver top-quality dishes. You will support stock control and ordering to keep service smooth and efficient.

Join a premium pub group offering training, progression opportunities, and a range of staff benefits. You’ll work within a team that values collaboration, growth, and exceptional guest experiences.