Sous Chef

Maltsters' Arms Hotel (93145); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality venue in Cardiff is searching for a Sous Chef to lead and support the kitchen team. In this role, you'll assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest food and service standards are maintained. Ideal candidates should have prior branded kitchen experience or as an experienced Commis Chef. The venue offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for career growth through their Chef Development Programme.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible part-time hours

Access to apprenticeship programmes

Mental well-being support

Qualifications

• Experienced in a branded kitchen environment or as a Commis Chef.
• Ability to run the kitchen line during service.
• Strong leadership abilities to develop the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Cover for the Head Chef when not on shift.
• Maintain high standards of food and service.

Skills

Branded experience in a similar role

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Passion for food quality

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 encouragethe kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionateabout 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:

• 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.