Sous Chef

Dragonfly (92718); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Basingstoke is searching for a Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This role involves ensuring high-quality food presentation and managing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have branded experience in a similar role and demonstrate a passion for food and service. The company offers a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and numerous benefits including discounts and a meal deal. Career growth opportunities await ambitious chefs.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible and part-time hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Commis Chef in a branded environment is essential.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong passion for maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with kitchen management.
• Run the line during service.
• Organize and oversee the 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.

Overview

As Sous Chef you’ll: Be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to our Head Chef – stepping up and covering for them when they’re not on shift.

Responsibilities

• 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 encouragethe kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionateabout 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.