Sous Chef

McMullen & Sons Ltd; Stanway; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run pub company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and training staff. Competitive compensation ranges from £31,004 to £32,041 (live out) or £26,736 to £27,773 (live in), with additional perks including a bonus scheme and generous discounts. This position offers a platform for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Great live-in accommodation (if required)

Discounted meals and drinks

Training and career development

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Keen to develop and willing to take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food concept to company standards.
• Manage food stock control and wastage.
• Support the Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Train and develop kitchen team members.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Team management and training

Food safety compliance

Job description

Overview

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous Chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about delivering delicious fresh rotisserie chicken, along with chargrilled meats and pub classics then you could be our next Sous Chef at Chicken & Grill pubs, an important part of the McMullen’s family. We can offer you….

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Shift flexibility
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering the food concept to Company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and Company policy

Qualifications

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Compensation: £31,004-£32,041 live out / £26,736-£27,773 live in