Sous Chef

Vikings Landing (92512); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Reliable hours

Meal deal

Flexible hours

Apprenticeships

Gym discounts

GP helpline

Mortgage advice

Long service awards

Career progression

Job summary

Marston’s is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in Liverpool. You’ll lead by example, ensuring hot, high-quality dishes are presented to the pass every service. You’ll assist the Head Chef in managing all kitchen aspects and run the line during service.

We value developing staff and maintaining top standards, with opportunities to progress within a supportive, people-first pub company. Flexible hours and benefits are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen operations and maintaining high food quality.
• Experience in a branded pub/restaurant environment preferred.
• Ability to support Head Chef and run the line during service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Run the line during service to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee and encourage the kitchen team, developing their skills.
• Maintain the highest standards of food and service.

Skills

Line cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Branded experience

Commis chef background

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:

• 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 passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you: With support from our internal career pathway, DNA, you could be 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
• Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• 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.