Part Time Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC in Woking is seeking a Part Time Sous Chef to lead a section, train staff and support the Head Chef in ordering and food prep. The role requires leadership, a passion for great food and strong team coordination, with responsibilities across stock control and health standards.

You will work within Ember Inns’ branded menu environment, contributing to a welcoming guest experience in a pub setting and benefiting from flexible shifts and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Experience with stock control and menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations across the kitchen.
• Work with a branded menu and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Menu knowledge

Job description

Part Time Sous Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Woking, GU21 4AL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Nov 2026

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

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As a Part Time Sous Chef at the Wheatsheaf, 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 and you will be the person to step up in leading the team in the absence of the Head Chef. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for me?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A 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 qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!
• We will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts;
• Free shares!
• Free employee helpline – to support you with whatever life throws at you.

What will I be doing? As Sous Chef

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Have confidence in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

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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