Sous Chef

British Oak (3733); Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub company is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food presentation. You will assist the Head Chef and develop the culinary team, while enjoying benefits like a reliable hours contract and meal deals. If you have branded kitchen experience and a commitment to food quality, this role offers opportunities for career advancement in a lively environment.

Benefits

30% off at all locations

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible working hours

High street discounts

Apprenticeship programmes

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Commis Chef or similar.
• Ability to step up and cover for Head Chef.
• Passion for maintaining food quality and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Run the line during service.
• Organise and encourage the kitchen team.
• Ensure quality food presentation.

Skills

Branded experience in a similar role

Ability to manage kitchen operations

Team leadership and development

Passion for high standards

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 passionateabout maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you:

You’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme – 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
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• 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.