Sous Chef

Plough Inn Eynsford; Eynsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discounts

20% friends and family discounts

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Employee shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Plough Inn Eynsford is seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about delivering great food and developing a talented team. You will lead a kitchen section, train staff, and step up in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring smooth service and high standards.

Join Premium Country Pubs and enjoy opportunities for progression, flexible shifts, and staff benefits as part of Mitchells & Butlers. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bepassion for serving great food and training great people.
• Lead a kitchen section and step in for Head Chef when needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering and stock control.
• Oversee that your team works to a branded menu.
• Manage Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure health and hygiene compliance across the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Food cost control

Stock management

Branded menu execution

Job description

As a Sous Chef atthe Plough Inn Eynsford, 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 Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, 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.

Compensation: Competitive salary