Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub operator in Chester-le-Street is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will lead a section of the kitchen, inspire your team, and ensure high standards of food preparation and hygiene. The position offers flexible shifts, discounts across brands, opportunities for progression, and more. If you want to be part of a supportive environment with solid growth opportunities, apply now!

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

Gym membership discounts

Paid qualifications opportunities

Team socials

Pension and 28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Passion for serving great food and training team members.
• Experience in a kitchen environment with branded menus.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Run a section, ensuring teamwork.
• Train and inspire the team for high-quality food delivery.
• Support Head Chef with ordering and preparation.
• Oversee compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Health and hygiene compliance

Stock control

Branded menu management

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 Church Mouse, 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 works 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.