Sous Chef

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Live-in option

Meal discounts

Career development

Shift flexibility

Gratuities share

Uniform provided

Job summary

Destination Inns is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our long-established family business. You will help deliver a fresh British menu, support the Head Chef, and train the kitchen team in a lively, busy environment.

We offer a competitive salary, a structured bonus scheme, and flexible shifts with excellent staff accommodation if required. We value home-grown talent and invest in development through McMullen’s GROW Programme, promising a respectful, supportive workplace where you can grow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.
• Keen to develop and train the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and waste management.
• Support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to reach their potential.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Team leadership

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous Chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about fresh food and would enjoy helping to create a seriously relaxed country dining experience, with full table service, a classic British menu and daily specials, then you could be our next Sous Chef at Destination Inns, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure

£31,934-£33,002 live out/£27,538-£28,606 live in