Sous Chef

Harri; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% staff discount across brands

20% friends & family discount

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Opportunities for progression

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Harvester is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a kitchen section, train the team and step up for the Head Chef in their absence. You’ll drive high standards, stock control and menu execution to deliver great guest experiences.

Join a family-friendly brand with opportunities for progression, pension, 28 days holiday, staff discounts and wellbeing benefits. You’ll be part of a dynamic Mitchells & Butlers kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train and motivate a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, ordering and menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen section and train your team to work as one.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations across the kitchen.
• Maintain confidence in managing Chefs and the broader Kitchen Team.
• Oversee that your team follows a branded menu and high standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food prep

Stock control

Hygiene

Menu knowledge

Job description

As a Sous Chef atthe Tarpot - Harvester, 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. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.Whether its 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 – afinancial 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 partof Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• 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.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

Compensation: Competitive salary