Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium pub and restaurant group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for their Blackburn location. You will manage a section, train your team, and lead during the Head Chef's absence. The ideal candidate has experience in kitchen management, is passionate about food, and can thrive under pressure. This role offers various benefits including a generous discount across brands and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

Paid-for qualifications opportunities

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management is essential.
• Passion for food and service.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Oversee food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Inspire and train the team to deliver quality food.

Skills

Team management

Food preparation

Health and hygiene regulations

Job description

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As a Sous Chef at EGO - Blackburn, 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 works 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 Ego, a family of Premium Pubs & Restaurants as unique as our locations—from city centre to community pub—we are full of character. Our menu is inspired by the Mediterranean, taking our guests across the continent. If you appreciate our individual character and style, 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 it's 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 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.

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