Sous Chef

Plough Inn Eynsford; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Pension

28 days holiday

Staff socials

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Plough Inn Eynsford is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a kitchen section and train a great team in a friendly pub environment. You’ll partner with the Head Chef to manage food prep, stock, and consistent quality across branded menus.

Join Premium Country Pubs and benefit from flexible shifts, team discounts, growth opportunities, and an employee support helpline as part of Mitchells & Butlers.

Qualifications

• Proven sous chef experience in fast-paced kitchens.
• Ability to lead a team and train staff.
• Knowledge of health and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen section and train the team.
• Support Head Chef with ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure adherence to branded menus and quality standards.
• Oversee health and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Food prep

Stock control

Job description

As a Sous Chef atthe Plough Inn Eynsford, 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 Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, 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