Sous Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Brereton Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub chain is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team at the Bears Head. You will run a section, ensuring excellence in food preparation and training your team. Enjoy flexible shifts, significant discounts, and growth opportunities. Join a community that values great food and a vibrant atmosphere.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

Paid qualifications

Pension and 28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Financial toolkit - Wagestream

Qualifications

• Passion for serving great food and leading a team.
• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to train and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Run a section and lead the team.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering and preparation.
• Ensure team compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Health and hygiene management

Menu management

Job description

As a Sous Chef at the Bears Head, 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Disability Confident

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Benefits and Opportunities

• 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.