Sous Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Kendleshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Kendleshire is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and inspire their team. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of food quality, manage the team effectively, and support the Head Chef. This role offers flexible shifts and numerous benefits, including staff discounts and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream financial toolkit

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Discount on gym memberships

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Qualifications

• Must have experience in leading a kitchen team.
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality food.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock.

Responsibilities

• Drive team to achieve targets.
• Inspire team to maintain food quality.
• Support Head Chef in kitchen operations.

Skills

Team management

Food preparation

Health and hygiene regulations

Inspirational training

Job description

As a Sous Chef at the Willy Wicket, 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You'll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Disability Confidence

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Flexible Working & Other Benefits

• 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 – 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.
• 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.