Sous Chef

Old Ash Dene (92669); Ashington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Ashington is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure the highest quality food presentation. Ideal candidates will have branded experience and passion for maintaining food standards. This role offers career development opportunities, flexible hours, and great benefits like discounts and meal deals.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal on shift

Flexible and part-time hours

Apprenticeship programmes

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a branded kitchen environment.
• Ability to support Head Chef and manage kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership skills to develop kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food is consistently prepared and presented.
• Run the kitchen line during service.
• Encourage and develop kitchen team.

Skills

Branded experience in a similar role

Team management

Passion for food and service

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen! Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

As Sous Chef you’ll:

• Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef
• Assist our Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen
• Accountable for running the line during service
• Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you:

You’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after!

What you get from us:

You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.