Sous Chef

Harvester; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across brands

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Harvester is seeking a Sous Chef for the Foxhunt - Harvester location. You will lead a kitchen section, train your team, and step in for the Head Chef when needed, driving smooth service and consistent dish quality.

You’ll be responsible for ordering, preparation, and stock control while ensuring adherence to branded menus and hygiene standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, coaching, and delivering guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen section and training staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations and branded menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the kitchen team to deliver quality dishes.
• Support Head Chef with ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards across the kitchen.
• Manage chefs and kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef atthe Foxhunt - Harvester, 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 Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? 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.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply.

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