Sous Chef

Restaurants; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Marlborough, where you will showcase your culinary skills, manage kitchen operations, and support the Head Chef. Enjoy competitive earnings, flexible shifts, and numerous benefits, all within a values-driven company passionate about hospitality.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Tips and additional earnings

Staff discounts (50% off in restaurants)

Free meal for two after a year

Social events and wellbeing support

Volunteering day after a year

28 days paid holiday annually

Pension scheme after 3 months

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a restaurant.
• Ability to showcase culinary skills and manage kitchen on Chef's days off.
• Experience in scheduling and developing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality food to customers while managing kitchen operations.
• Supporting the Head Chef in menu planning and scheduling.
• Training and recruiting kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Job description

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• Plus up to £5,600 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings),
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  giving total potential earnings of £37,536 per year.
• Flexible shifts
• A Top 100 Best Companies to work for

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our lovely restaurant in Marlborough.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink, and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you'll be getting up to:

• Showcasing your superior skills in the kitchen as you deliver inspiring food
• Supporting the Head Chef and taking ownership of the kitchen on Chef's days off
• Assisting the head chef with scheduling, development, and recruiting new talent
• Keeping in touch with current food trends and having input with menu suggestions

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Grow your career with us

We're passionate about developing our people. Many of our Head Chefs have worked their way up from Kitchen Porter roles, so they know how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within, and we want to help you fulfill your potential.

We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

We want to impress you, as much as you'll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We’ll work with you to find shifts that suit your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request a four-day week.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you’ll earn tips and even get tips when you’re on holiday!
• Staff discounts. 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online, discounted hotel stays, and cookery courses. You can also order wine at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, enjoy a complimentary 3-course meal for two in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. Meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Wellbeing support. Access Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme services for free anytime, including a 24-hour helpline and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus. Successfully recommend a new employee and receive a bonus as a thank you.
• Pension scheme. Enrolled after your first 3 months to help save for your future.
• Staff surprises. Little treats throughout the year to make you smile.
• Holiday. 28 days paid holiday annually, increasing after 2 years.
• Volunteering day. After a year, get 1 paid day to volunteer for a charity important to you.

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family business in 1975. Today, we employ over 600 staff across 10 restaurants, hotels, cookery schools, shops, and online stores. Rick and Jill remain actively involved, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie.

Our Values

We are a values-led company:

• Hospitality from the heart.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Do the right thing, the right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know

We provide chef whites for our chefs.

Say Hello - To apply, email your CV to yovenvirasami [at] rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Rick Stein Marlborough opened in October 2016. Located on Marlborough high street, the restaurant spans 3 floors, offering iconic dishes like Dover Sole a la Meunière and Turbot Hollandaise, along with new creations.