Sous Chef

Crewe & Harpur (90191); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal during shifts

Flexible and part-time hours

Health Screening Discounts

Gym Discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Gym discounts

GP helpline

Mortgage advice

Employee recognition

Coaching & development

Job summary

A local pub company in the East Midlands is looking for a Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, leading a team, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality. With a commitment to personal growth, the company offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive working environment. Enjoy competitive benefits such as meal discounts, flexible hours, and health screening. Join a passionate team and make a difference in our kitchen!

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment, ideally as a Sous Chef or Commis Chef.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high standards of food and service.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing the kitchen's operations.
• Run the kitchen line during service times.
• Develop and encourage the kitchen team.
• Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

Skills

Previous branded experience

Team leadership

Passion for quality food

Kitchen management

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen! Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

As Sous Chef you’ll:

Be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to our Head Chef – stepping up and covering for them when they’re not on shift.

• Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef
• Assist our Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen
• Accountable for running the line during service
• Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you:

You’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after!

What you get from us:

You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.