Sous Chef

Marstons Plc; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pub discounts

Secure hours contract

Meal deal on shift

Flexible hours

Apprenticeships

Health & wellbeing support

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Marston’s Plc is seeking a Sous Chef to join our pub-kitchen team in Oswestry. You will be right in the action, acting as second in command to the Head Chef, and will help manage all kitchen aspects while running the line during service.

You will oversee and develop the kitchen team, maintain top food and service standards, and embody the brand’s commitment to quality. A strong background as a Commis Chef or similar is preferred.

Qualifications

• Branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef.
• Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Accountable for running the line during service.
• Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team and help develop their skills.
• Maintain the highest standards of food and service.

Responsibilities

• Be in the action in the kitchen, second in command to Head Chef.
• Support Head Chef in daily kitchen management and during service.
• Run the line during service and ensure quality and speed.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to improve skills.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and presentation.

Skills

Branded experience

Commis Chef background

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 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:

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.