Sous Chef

Maltsters' Arms Hotel (93145); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub company as a Sous Chef in Cardiff! You'll support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and leading a team to deliver high-quality food. This role offers growth through our Chef Development Programme and comes with great employee benefits.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible and part-time hours

£4.50 meal deal option during shifts

Access to apprenticeship programmes

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Previous branded experience in a Sous Chef or Commis Chef role is required.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Commitment to maintaining high food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations.
• Run the line during service and ensure food quality.
• Encourage and organize the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Quality Control

Passion for Food

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen! Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

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
• Be accountable for running the line during service
• Oversee, organize, 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!

What you get from us: You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 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

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.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.