Sous Chef

Pinhoe Hoard (92549); Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at all locations

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible hours

Health Screening Discounts

Long Service Awards

Gym Discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage Advice and support

Apprenticeship programmes

Job summary

A local pub company in Exeter is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations. This role requires experience in a similar setting and a passion for high standards of food quality. The company offers numerous benefits, including employee discounts, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities, creating a supportive and vibrant workplace. If you thrive in a kitchen environment and are eager to lead a team, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to cover for the Head Chef when necessary.
• Passion for maintaining high food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Run the line during service.
• Oversee and encourage the kitchen team.

Skills

Branded experience

Team management

Passion for food quality

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.