Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discounts

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension plan

28 days holiday

Share program

Employee helpline

Job summary

Miller & Carter – Chertsey is seeking a Sous Chef who loves delivering great food and training teams. You will lead a kitchen section and step up to support the Head Chef in their absence, helping to drive standards across a busy steak-focused menu.

Join a brand known for its steak mastery and strong development opportunities, with a supportive kitchen culture and wallet of staff perks. This role offers a clear path to progression within Mitchells & Butlers' family of brands.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen section with proven leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and hygiene.
• Stock control, portioning and cost awareness.
• Ability to work with a branded menu and maintain consistency.
• Willingness to train and develop junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food you’re proud of.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Master the branded menu and maintain consistency across dishes.
• Manage Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Menu execution

Training team

Job description

As a Sous Chef atMiller & Carter - Chertsey, 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. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• 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 – afinancial 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!

On top of this, 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's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• 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.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.