Sous Chef

Hadcroft (3788); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Stourbridge is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in managing kitchen operations and ensure quality food presentation. This role offers opportunities for career development through a Chef Development Programme. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Commis Chef or in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food service. Enjoy flexible hours and various employee benefits including a meal deal and discounts.

Benefits

30% discount at all locations

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal during shifts

Flexible part-time hours

Access to apprenticeship programmes

Support for well-being

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef or in a similar branded role.
• Ability to cover for the Head Chef during their absence.
• Willingness to develop kitchen team skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen management.
• Run the line during service.
• Organise and motivate kitchen team.

Skills

Branded experience in a similar role

Ability to manage kitchen aspects

Passion for food and service standards

Job description

Overview

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen! Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

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

Responsibilities

• Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef
• Assist our 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 via our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after!

What you get from us

You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered 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 Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

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.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.