Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Miller & Carter Chelmsford, part of Mitchells & Butler s plc, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef who can lead a section, train a strong team and uphold brand standards.

You will support the Head Chef with food preparation, stock control and stock ordering, ensure health and hygiene compliance, and contribute to delivering high-quality steaks and guest experiences. Flexible shifts and staff discounts are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar leadership role.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Solid knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen section and ensure coordination with the team.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Maintain branded menu standards and food quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Job description

As a Sous Chef at Miller & Carter - Chelmsford , 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 Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its 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.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team.