Sous Chef

Ember Inns; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team, deliver excellent food, and train staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation, manage kitchen operations effectively, and uphold health standards. This role offers flexible shifts, progression opportunities, and numerous employee benefits such as discounts and a pension plan.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

Gym membership discounts

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Team socials

28 days paid holiday

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Passion for serving high-quality food and training team members.
• Confidence in managing kitchen staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Smash targets with your team.
• Inspire the team to deliver outstanding food.
• Assist with food ordering and preparation.
• Ensure health and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Health and hygiene compliance

Target-driven

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef at the Red Lion, 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A 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.

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.