Sous Chef

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Hertford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Live-in accommodation

Family friendly policies

Share of gratuities

Meal discounts

Training and development

GROW Programme

Chef uniform

Job summary

The Salisbury Arms Hotel in Hertford is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a historic, community-focused venue operated by McMullen & Sons. You will deliver the food concept to high standards, manage stock, and support the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen running and staff development.

We offer a competitive salary, achievable bonus, 45-hour weeks, shift flexibility and real live-in options. Training and a genuine growth pathway through McMullen’s GROW Programme are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations.
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

Sous Chef

The Salisbury Arms Hotel is set in an iconic 18th-century building in the centre of the historic town of Hertford, this traditional hotel has undergone a transformational refurbishment. Our award-winning designers have restored the listed building to its original beauty, with an addition of a stunning garden terrace for alfresco drinking and dining all year round, a private dining room and incredible period features. All accompanied by locally sourced menus, premium wines and of course, our locally brewed beers.

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about beer and food, love people, enjoy making their day and thrive in a busy environment that’s the hub of the community then you could be our next Sous Chef. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

£34,755 - £35,732 per annum includes average tronc £2,714 (based on Tronc paid out May/June 2025)

Live in deduction £4,268 per annum