Sous Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Staff discounts

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is recruiting a Sous Chef for the Hedgehog, Vintage Inns in Lichfield. You will run a kitchen section, train your team and step up in the Head Chef's absence to keep service smooth.

This role offers a supportive, sociable team, staff discounts, progression opportunities and the chance to cook great food in a welcoming pub setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your kitchen team to deliver great food.
• Train and develop your team to deliver proud, consistent dishes.
• Assist Head Chef with food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Operate within a branded menu with consistency.
• Manage Chefs and the wider kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Job description

Sous Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Up to £37000.00 per annum plus tips

Hours: Full-time

Location: Lichfield, WS13 8JB

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Aug 2026

Closing date: 1 Sept 2026

Summary

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef at the Hedgehog, 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 – 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.

What will I be doing?

• 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.

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