Sous Chef

McMullen & Sons Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-run business in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves delivering quality food services, managing stock control, and training kitchen staff. Applicants should have prior kitchen experience, a passion for fresh food, and be able to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,004 to £32,041, along with numerous perks including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Family friendly policies

Share of gratuities

60% discount on meals

25% discount on food and 20% off drinks

Fantastic training through GROW Programme

Full chef uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Keen to develop and take on responsibility.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Manage food stock control including orders and wastage.
• Support Head Chef and deputize in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety laws.

Skills

Experience in a busy kitchen

Ability to train team members

Food safety compliance

Calm under pressure

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous Chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about fresh food and would enjoy helping to create a seriously relaxed country dining experience, with full table service, a classic British menu and daily specials, then you could be our next Sous Chef at Destination Inns, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure

Salary: £31,004-£32,041 live out