Sous Chef

Marston's PLC; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off meals

Flexible hours

Meal deal £4.50 on shift

Apprenticeships

Health discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

GP helpline

Mortgage advice

Career development

Job summary

Marston’s PLC is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team and lead in our bustling kitchen. You’ll be second in command to the Head Chef, stepping up when needed and running the line during service to ensure quality and consistency.

With branded kitchen experience, you’ll manage and develop the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food and service, and contribute to a friendly, lively pub environment where people matter.

Qualifications

• Branded kitchen experience in a similar role or as a Commis Chef.
• Assist Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Run the line during service with attention to quality and speed.
• Oversee, organise and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain the highest standards of food and service.

Responsibilities

• Be in action in the kitchen as second in command to the Head Chef.
• Assist in running all kitchen operations during service.
• Ensure quality, consistency and presentation of dishes.
• Lead and support the kitchen team in honing skills.

Skills

Branded kitchen experience

Experience as Commis Chef

Team leadership

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 encouragethe kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionateabout 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.