Sous Chef

Mint People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food/ accommodation discount 25%

50% off food during shifts

Discounts at over 800 retailers

28 days paid annual leave

NEST pension

Personal development and career growth

Fully paid apprenticeships for your t​

Wellbeing and mental health programmes

Healthcare cash plan via BAR

Job summary

Mint People is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for a high-standards kitchen in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support the Head Chef, lead the team, and ensure exceptional quality and cost control in daily service.

The role offers a clear path toward Head Chef responsibilities in a welcoming, hospitality-focused pub environment with strong dish quality and guest satisfaction as priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a busy kitchen environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Financial awareness with GP% and waste management.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with passion for great food.
• Must be commutable to Stoke-on-Trent with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate kitchen team.
• Oversee daily food preparation and service, ensuring all dishes meet specification.
• Maintain stock control and assist with ordering and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute to menu development with the management team.
• Train and progress junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

GP% awareness

Team development

Commutable to Stoke-on-Trent

Tools

Budget management

Job description

Sous Chef – Stoke-on-Trent
£32,000 – £34,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team at a beautiful managed pub in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious chef with a passion for fresh, homemade food, high standards, and team development.

You’ll be working in a destination country pub renowned for quality dishes and warm hospitality — the perfect step for someone ready to take ownership of their section and grow into a future Head Chef role.

Benefits

• 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation via employee discount card
• 50% off food during shifts
• Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers
• 28 days paid annual leave and holiday pay
• Access to a NEST pension
• Ongoing personal development and career progression
• Access to fully paid apprenticeships for your team
• Wellbeing and mental health management programmes
• Access to ‘healthcare cash plan’ via BAR – affordable medical cover for dental, optical, and other treatments

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen — ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and high operational standards. You will help manage and develop the kitchen team, uphold all food hygiene and safety procedures, and support the delivery of profitability through effective cost control and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Oversee daily food preparation and service, ensuring all dishes meet specification
• Maintain stock control, assist with ordering, and manage kitchen budgets
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health and hygiene standards
• Contribute to menu development and implementation alongside the management team
• Support training and progression of junior team members

What were looking for

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a busy kitchen environment
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Financial awareness with a focus on maintaining GP% and managing waste
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and genuine passion for great food
• Must be commutable to the Stoke-on-Trent area with own transport (live-out role)

People Management

• Support the Head Chef in leading and motivating the kitchen brigade, including part‑time and seasonal staff
• Assist with staff rotas to ensure appropriate cover at all times
• Play an active role in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Ensure kitchen staff complete Induction and Compliance training
• Set clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and maintain team standards
• Ensure all team members follow company policies and uphold high kitchen standards

Mint People are acting as an employment business. The hourly rate of pay is dependent on each candidates individual experience

Job Type - Temporary