Sous Chef

Marstons PLC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local award-winning pub company in Cardiff is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations. You'll support the Head Chef, ensure high-quality food and service, and motivate a diverse kitchen team. This role offers chances for career advancement through the Chef Development Programme and additional benefits, including employee discounts and a friendly atmosphere. Ideal candidates have previous branded experience in a kitchen role and a passion for maintaining service standards.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible part-time hours

£4.50 meal deal option

High street discounts and cashback offers

Apprenticeship programmes

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Commis Chef.
• Ability to lead and cover for the Head Chef when needed.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Run the kitchen line during service.
• Organize and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Previous branded experience

Team management

Passion for food and service standards

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
• 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!

What you get from us : You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include :

• 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.