Junior Sous Chef | Lead a Station, Path to Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Cannock; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Big discounts across all brands

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC via Ego - Cannock is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen section, train team members and help deliver consistent, brand-aligned dishes. You will ensure your area runs smoothly and supports the chefs to maintain high standards throughout every shift.

You will manage stock and team dynamics, driving quality and guest satisfaction in a busy, people-focused environment with clear progression opportunities within the Mitchells & Butlers family.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen leadership preferred.
• Ability to cook to brand standards and targets.
• Willingness to train and develop junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Champion brand standards and quality.
• Cook to brand spec and targets.
• Support chefs to deliver top quality standards on each shift.
• Run your own section and develop management skills.
• Assist with stock control and ordering to ensure readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Brand standards adherence

Cooking to brand spec

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC via Ego - Cannock is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen section, train team members and help deliver consistent, brand-aligned dishes. You will ensure your area runs smoothly and supports the chefs to maintain high standards throughout every shift.

You will manage stock and team dynamics, driving quality and guest satisfaction in a busy, people-focused environment with clear progression opportunities within the Mitchells & Butlers family.