Sous Chef

Megan's; Dorney; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Mediterranean restaurant group in Windsor is seeking a Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role offers a competitive salary package of up to £48,000 per year along with uncapped earning potential. You'll work in a fun and supportive environment while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene. Ideal candidates have experience in branded fresh food kitchens and a passion for team leadership. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits like team socials and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

50% off dining with friends & family

Ongoing professional training

Early pay access via WageStream

Team socials

Free meals & drinks during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium branded fresh food kitchen.
• Ability to train and motivate team members.
• Background as Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and maintain food hygiene standards.
• Train team members with enthusiasm.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation.

Skills

Passion for fresh ingredients

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Ability to inspire team

Branded kitchen experience

Job description

Picture this: delicious, Eastern Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted from scratch in our kitchens, stunning Insta-worthy interiors and a career path that actually delivers on its promises. Sounds pretty amazing, right? But here’s the real magic - ask anyone at Megan’s what they love most about their job, and they’ll all say the same thing: the people. We’re a fun-loving, supportive bunch who know how to make work feel less like work and more like something you genuinely enjoy. Come join us at Megan’s - it’s as great as it sounds!

We're very excited to be opening a new restaurant in the historic town of Windsor, so we’re now looking for a Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team.

What’s in it for you?

Pay

On target earnings (OTE) salary package of up to £48,000 per year (combined fixed annual salary plus tronc)

Uncapped earning potential based on site performance

Benefits

50% off when visiting with your friends & family

Amazing team socials

Long service awards

Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential helpline / webchat available all day, every day of the year

Early access to your pay if required through WageStream

All the good stuff you’d expect like auto-enrolment in our pension scheme and free meals & drinks on shifts

Career progression

Ongoing professional training & development, with real career progression

Freedom to get involved with new openings

Opportunity to move between sites and grow with the group

We’re looking for an ambitious Sous Chef with a passion for fresh ingredients and a knack for inspiring a happy, motivated team. You’ll need to lead by example, train your team with enthusiasm and maintain the highest standards of food hygiene - even when the heat is on in the kitchen.

If you’ve thrived in a premium branded fresh food kitchen, whether as a Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef in a restaurant or gastro pub, we’d love to hear from you. But don’t worry if your background is a little different — if you’ve got the skills & drive, we want you to hit that apply button and tell us your story!

About us…

An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails

Passionate about serving delicious fresh food inspired by the Mediterranean and made with the highest quality ingredients

Exciting growth plans, meaning amazing opportunities for your career development

Regular team parties – work hard, play harder!

A diverse and inclusive company that makes sure everyone is genuinely welcome

Focused on supporting local charities and really being a force for good in our communities

If you’re ready to be part of our amazing team then take the next step in your career and apply to be our next Sous Chef today!

Megan’s Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment