Sous Chef

Marstons PLC; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub company is looking for a Sous Chef to join their team in Sutton Coldfield. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Chef, manage kitchen operations, and maintain high food quality standards. This role offers a reliable contract, flexible hours, and opportunities for career development through a Chef Development Programme. The company promotes a friendly atmosphere and values individuality, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible and part-time hours

£4.50 meal deal option

Access to discounts and cashback offers

Various apprenticeship programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Commis Chef.
• Ability to cover for the Head Chef when needed.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Run the line during service while overseeing the team.
• Ensure high standards of food and service.

Skills

Previous branded experience

Team management

Passion for food and service

Job description

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.
• 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 an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include :

• 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.