Sous Chef

Bell - AYLESBURY; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream financial toolkit

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Gym membership discounts

28 days paid holiday

Job summary

Bell - AYLESBURY is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to deliver outstanding food and lead a dynamic kitchen team. You will manage a section, inspire others, and support the Head Chef in food preparation and stock control, ensuring high standards and compliance with health regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary along with fantastic benefits including flexible shifts, impressive discounts across brands, a financial toolkit for employees, and opportunities for progression. Join us to make a difference in our guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Ability to inspire team members and drive performance.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive targets with kitchen team success.
• Train team members to ensure quality food.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering and preparation.
• Maintain compliance with health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Health and hygiene compliance

Job description

Job Overview

As a Sous Chef at the Bell, you will be passionate about serving great food, training great people, and leaving a smile on our guests' faces. You’ll run a section, ensuring your team works together as one and will step up to lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether it’s a 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 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 free shares. There’s also a free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you.

Responsibilities

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food you can be proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Master 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.

Compensation

Competitive salary.