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McMullen & Sons Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Contracted 45 hours

Shift flexibility

Live-in accommodation

Maternity/Paternity pay

Gratuities share

Meal discounts while working

Food/drink discounts off days

GROW Programme training

Career development

Chef uniform

Job summary

The Salisbury Arms Hotel in Hertford is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily operations in a historic setting. You will work 45 hours per week, support the Head Chef, and help deliver the restaurant concept to guests who expect quality and consistency.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including staff meals, live-in accommodation if required, training, career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme, and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Ability to deliver high-quality food to spec.
• Keen to develop and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Assist Head Chef, manage kitchen operations during shifts.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to reach potential.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Job description

The Salisbury Arms Hotel is set in an iconic 18th-century building in the centre of the historic town of Hertford, this traditional hotel has undergone a transformational refurbishment. Our award-winning designers have restored the listed building to its original beauty, with an addition of a stunning garden terrace for alfresco drinking and dining all year round, a private dining room and incredible period features. All accompanied by locally sourced menus, premium wines and of course, our locally brewed beers.

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous Chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about beer and food, love people, enjoy making their day and thrive in a busy environment that’s the hub of the community then you could be our next Sous Chef. We can offer you…

• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

£34,755 - £35,732 per annum includes average tronc £2,714 (based on Tronc paid out May/June 2025)