Sous Chef

Brassmills; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discount

20% friends & family discount

Wagestream access

Sponsorship for qualifications

Promotion opportunities

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension and 28 days holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Brassmills, located within Vintage Inns, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a section, train the team and step in for the Head Chef when needed. You’ll help drive great food and a welcoming guest experience.

You will manage food ordering, stock control, and ensure the team works cohesively to meet branded standards while maintaining health and hygiene compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high‑quality meals.
• Ability to train and develop junior chefs.
• Strong stock control and food ordering skills.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your section and ensure teammates work as one.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering and stock control.
• Prepare and present meals to a branded standard.
• Monitor health and hygiene compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock management

Health & safety

Menu execution

Training staff

Job description

As a Sous Chef at the Brassmills, 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.

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.

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