Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discount

20% staff discount

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Sous Chef for our Mitcham location. You will lead a kitchen section, guide your team, and step in for the Head Chef when needed, ensuring quality service and consistent food preparation.

Join a company known for development opportunities, staff discounts, and a strong focus on guest experience. The role offers full-time hours and a clear path to progression within a busy, branded kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar leadership role.
• Ability to train and lead kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Ensure adherence to branded menu and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Menu execution

Job description

Sous Chef

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As a Sous Chef atMiller & Carter - Mitcham, 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 Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply.

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.

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Mitcham, CR4 1HT Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Oct 2026 Closing date: 24 Oct 2026