Lead Sous Chef – Growth & Flexible Shifts

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Ackworth Moor Top; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discounts

20% friends & family discounts

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications progression

Career progression opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers plc is seeking a motivated Sous Chef for EGO Ackworth to lead a section, train staff, and ensure brand standards across the kitchen. You will step up in the Head Chef's absence and help manage ordering, prep, and stock while delivering consistently high-quality dishes.

You’ll work with a branded Mediterranean-inspired menu, drive team performance, and uphold health and hygiene regulations. Benefits include pension, holidays, discounts and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.
• Experience delivering high quality meals to brand standards.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control processes.
• Comfort working with a branded menu and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Smash targets with your team and drive performance.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Master the art of working with a branded menu.
• Confidently manage Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Training

Target orientation

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers plc is seeking a motivated Sous Chef for EGO Ackworth to lead a section, train staff, and ensure brand standards across the kitchen. You will step up in the Head Chef's absence and help manage ordering, prep, and stock while delivering consistently high-quality dishes.

You’ll work with a branded Mediterranean-inspired menu, drive team performance, and uphold health and hygiene regulations. Benefits include pension, holidays, discounts and progression opportunities.