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Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Eynsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

High-street discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Discounts on brand meals

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC invites applications for a Sous Chef at the Plough Inn in Eynsford. The role leads a kitchen section, supporting the Head Chef, and delivering high-quality dishes to guests.

This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary, offering training, career progression and employee benefits across Premium Country Pubs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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, preparation and stock control.
• Manage a branded menu and ensure consistent quality.
• Oversee Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.

Job description

Sous Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Eynsford, DA4 0AE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Sept 2026 Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef atthe Plough Inn Eynsford, 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 Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, 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 –afinancial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for 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!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SOUS

CHEF YOU’LL…

• 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.

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