Sous Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Stoke Mandeville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Stoke Mandeville is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to manage a kitchen section, inspire a team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality food. You will also support the Head Chef with operations and be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards. This role offers the opportunity for career progression and various employee benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Financial toolkit (Wagestream)

Career growth opportunities

Gym membership discounts

28 days paid holiday

Free employee helpline

Free shares

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for serving great food and leading a team.
• Experience in managing a kitchen or similar environment.
• Ability to work with a branded menu and meet health standards.

Responsibilities

• Run a section in the kitchen and ensure smooth operation.
• Train and inspire the team to deliver quality food.
• Support with food ordering and preparation.

Skills

Team management

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

As a Sous Chef at the Woolpack, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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Benefits & Additional Information

• 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!
• 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 is also a free employee helpline to support you with life’s challenges.