Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across brands

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Sous Chef for Longbridge Mill in Vintage Inns. You will lead a kitchen section, train staff and step in for the Head Chef when required, delivering consistent, high-quality dishes in a cosy pub setting.

You’ll manage food ordering, prep, stock control and ensure adherence to health and hygiene standards while supporting a team-focused, customer-friendly service. Join a brand with strong development potential.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving great food and training great people.
• Ability to lead a section and step in for the Head Chef when needed.
• Confidence in managing Chefs and the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food you’re proud of.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Master the branded menu and ensure consistency across dishes.
• Lead the wider kitchen team and uphold health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Training staff

Food preparation

Stock control

Menu management

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 Longbridge Mill , 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. 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.