Sous Chef

Marstons PLC; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marston’s PLC is looking for a passionate Sous Chef in Lutterworth. You will be second in command, ensuring quality food presentation while developing your career through our Chef Development Programme. Enjoy flexible hours, meal deals, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible and part-time hours

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Apprenticeship programmes

Exciting high street discounts

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a branded kitchen.
• Ability to cover for Head Chef when needed.
• Skills in managing and developing kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Ensure quality food presentation during service.
• Oversee and encourage kitchen team development.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for food

Communication

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.
• Be 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:

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:

• 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.