Sous Chef

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary (competitive)

Bonus scheme

45 hours per week

Shift flexibility

Family-friendly policies (maternity/p"

Job summary

Destination Inns is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our long-established, family-run team. You will work in a busy kitchen, deliver a high standard of food, and support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and staff development.

We offer a competitive salary, a realistic bonus scheme, 45-hour weeks, shift flexibility and a strong training programme to help you grow within McMullen’s family. Join us for a supportive, career-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Willing to develop and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Oversee food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock takes and wastage control.
• Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputise in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to reach their potential.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in line with law and policy.

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous Chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about fresh food and would enjoy helping to create a seriously relaxed country dining experience, with full table service, a classic British menu and daily specials, then you could be our next Sous Chef at Destination Inns, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure