Sous Chef

Harvester; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Discounts on brand venues

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Harvester, Rayleigh Weir, is seeking a Sous Chef with a passion for great food and people development. You will lead a kitchen section, train your team, and step up in the Head Chef’s absence while maintaining brand standards.

You’ll be part of Mitchells & Butlers, enjoying benefits such as pension, 28 days’ holiday and employee support, with opportunities for progression as many chefs move to Head Chef roles each year.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a kitchen section and inspire the team.
• Experience training and developing kitchen staff.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Mastery of working with a branded menu.
• Confident in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen section and ensure team cohesion.
• Train and motivate staff to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist Head Chef with ordering, prep and stock control.
• Execute branded menu with consistency and flair.
• Supervise Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure health and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Stock control

Menu execution

Food prep

Hygiene compliance

Job description

As a Sous Chef at the Rayleigh Weir - Harvester, 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 Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? 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 – afinancial 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.

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.

Compensation: Competitive salary