Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality group in Chelmsford is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will lead a section, manage kitchen staff, and ensure high standards in food preparation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, support the Head Chef, and be committed to delivering excellent food and teamwork. We offer attractive benefits including flexible shifts, discounts, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Financial toolkit via Wagestream

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Gym membership discounts

Team Socials

Pension and 28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Passion for serving great food and training great people.
• Experience in managing kitchen teams.
• Ability to work with branded menus.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure team compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team management

Food preparation

Health and hygiene regulations

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef at the Fox & Raven, 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.

What’s in it for me?

• 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.

What will I be doing? As Sous Chef you\'ll…

• 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.

Haven\'t got a CV to hand? Don\'t worry you don\'t need a CV to apply.