Sous Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Hademore; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Clear progression opportunities

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef at the Whittington Arms in Staffordshire. The role requires a passion for great food, training people, and delivering warm guest experiences. You will manage a kitchen section and lead a small team to operate as one unit.

The employer highlights flexible shifts, substantial discounts across brands, access to Wagestream, opportunities for qualifications, and clear progression paths within Premium Country Pubs.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen environments and maintaining high food safety standards.
• Ability to train and guide junior kitchen staff to work as a cohesive team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality dishes that meet brand specifications.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of brand standards.
• Cook to spec and work within brand targets.
• Support the chefs in your team to deliver top quality standards on every shift.
• Run your own section as a kitchen team leader and develop management and leadership skills.
• Support with stock control and ordering.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Brand standards

Stock control

Education

Culinary qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers View all jobs

• Whittington, Staffordshire
• Permanent
• Full-time

6 hours ago

As a Junior Sous Chef at the Whittington Arms, 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. 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 it's 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 - a financial 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.
• 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 JUNIOR SOUS CHEF YOU'LL…

• Be a champion of brand standards.
• Cook to spec and work within brand targets.
• Support the chefs in your team to deliver top quality standards on every shift.
• Run your own section as a kitchen team leader and develop management and leadership skills.
• Support with stock control and ordering so you're set up for success.

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.