Sous Chef

Marston's PLC; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and staff development. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of food and service while managing a dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth through structured career development programs.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Meal deal option for £4.50 while on shift

Flexible and part‑time hours

Exciting range of discounts and cashback offers

Access to well-being support

Optional on‑site accommodation for certain roles

Performance-related bonus schemes

Long‑service awards

Pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef.
• Ability to oversee, organize, and encourage the kitchen team.
• Passionate about maintaining high food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Accountable for running the line during service.
• Encourage the kitchen team to develop their skills.

Skills

Branded experience

Team management

Running the line during service

Passion for food and service

Job description

Job Overview

As Sous Chef you’ll be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to the Head Chef, stepping up and covering for them when they’re not on shift.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Offer previous 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, helping to develop their skills
• Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you: you’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career through our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after.

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.

Compensation: up to £12.21 per hour, 35hrs per week, reliable hours contract, CDP for career progression to Head Chef, Privilege card discount, Marston’s Rewards.

Benefits & Perks

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option while on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part‑time hours to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high‑street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to the Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well‑being support
• Wellbeing support through the Licenced Trade Charity
• Optional on‑site accommodation for certain roles
• Named as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025 (Financial Times)
• Performance‑related bonus schemes for management, operations and sales; discretionary company bonus for support teams
• Competitive salaries and opportunities for growth
• Long‑service awards for key anniversary milestones
• Pension scheme – company contributory for salaried roles, auto‑enrolment for hourly roles
• Private healthcare options in select roles
• Employee discount – 30% off Marston’s food and hotel stays
• Training and development via apprenticeship, L&D teams and award‑winning e‑learning platforms