Sous Chef

Marston's PLC; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef in Bournemouth. You will support the Head Chef, manage kitchen operations, and lead the team. Offering up to £12.21/hour with a reliable hours contract and exciting career advancement opportunities, this role comes with substantial employee benefits including discounts at pubs and hotels, training programs, and wellness support.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible working hours

£4.50 meal deal

Access to private healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef.
• Ability to assist in managing kitchen operations.
• Passion for maintaining high food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the kitchen.
• Run the line during service.
• Encourage and develop kitchen team skills.

Skills

Branded experience in a similar role

Team leadership

Passion for food and service standards

Job description

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.

• 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 encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionate about 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!

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.

Up to £12.21 per hour, 35hrs per week; reliable hours contract, CDP for career progression to Head Chef; privilege card discount Marston's Rewards; Fiveways.

Benefits

• 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

Wellbeing

As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licensed Trade Charity.

Accommodation

The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning

Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus

Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries

Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service

We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink

Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme

All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme.

Hourly paid roles

Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare

Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount

An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount

All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.

Training and development

We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.