Lead Sous Chef — Flexible Shifts & Growth Path

Mitchells & Butlers plc; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Discounts on shopping (brands)

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC invites applications for a Sous Chef at the Plough & Harrow in Aldridge. You will lead a section, train a team, and step up in the Head Chef’s absence, delivering consistent, great-tasting dishes to guests.

You’ll manage food ordering, prep and stock control, while ensuring health and hygiene standards are met and your branded menu is delivered with pride. The role offers full-time hours and opportunities to grow within Premium Country Pubs network.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen section
• Experience training and inspiring a team
• Experience with food ordering and stock control
• Familiar with branded menus and maintaining quality
• Strong knowledge of health and hygiene regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen section and ensure the team works as one
• Train and inspire the team to deliver high-quality dishes
• Support Head Chef with ordering, prep and stock control
• Manage chefs and wider kitchen team under branded menu
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Skills

Team leadership

Food prep

Stock control

Brand menu knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC invites applications for a Sous Chef at the Plough & Harrow in Aldridge. You will lead a section, train a team, and step up in the Head Chef’s absence, delivering consistent, great-tasting dishes to guests.

You’ll manage food ordering, prep and stock control, while ensuring health and hygiene standards are met and your branded menu is delivered with pride. The role offers full-time hours and opportunities to grow within Premium Country Pubs network.