Sous Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dodleston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Discounts across brands

Friends and family discounts

Wagestream access

Qualifications paid for

Career progression; 200 Chefs promoted

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Sous Chef at the Red Lion. You’ll lead a section, train great people and ensure guests receive superb, consistent food. Step up in the Head Chef's absence and keep your team working as one in a busy kitchen.

Join Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll work full-time with flexible shifts, gain competitive pay and staff discounts, plus opportunities to grow and qualify. A supportive team culture and pension are part of the package.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Sous Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Dodleston, CH4 9NG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Aug 2026

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

Summary

As a Sous Chef atthe Red Lion, 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 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 -afinancial 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. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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