Sous Chef

Miller & Carter; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steak restaurant chain in Basildon is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, capable of leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This role offers flexible shifts, opportunities for progression, and numerous employee benefits. Become part of a dynamic team that prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

33% discount on meals

Paid qualifications

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Cash access through Wagestream

Employee support helpline

Qualifications

• Passion for serving great food and training teams.
• Experience in managing teams and working in a branded kitchen.
• Understanding of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to ensure food delivery meets high standards.
• Assist the Head Chef with ordering and stock management.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team management

Food preparation

Stock control

Job description

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, 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.
• As a Sous Chef at Miller & Carter – Langdon Hills, 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.

About the Role

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you. All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry‑leading 3‑day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak’ accreditation.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.
• 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!
• 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 is also a free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you.