Sous Chef

Marston's PLC; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

Reliable hours contract

Meal deal £4.50 on shift

Job summary

Marston’s PLC in the pub network is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team, acting as second in command to the Head Chef and ensuring hot, quality food is presented to the pass every time.

You’ll oversee the kitchen during service, support the Head Chef, develop the team, and uphold high standards of food and service. Flexible and part-time hours are available to suit family or study commitments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Run the line during service and ensure smooth operation.
• Support the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Develop and motivate the kitchen team to improve skills and consistency.

Skills

Branded kitchen experience

Experience as Commis Chef

Kitchen leadership

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:

With support from our internal career pathway, DNA, you could be 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.