Sous Chef

greene king; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Training & development

Employee discounts on brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Greene King Inns discount

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Wimbledon area kitchens, delivering quality dishes in a fast-paced setting. You will contribute to maintaining high standards, coordinating with the team, and ensuring allergen controls are followed.

You’ll work closely with the kitchen staff, adapt to new menus, and support the head chef to keep service smooth and efficient during peak times.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team under pressure.
• Strong hygiene awareness and safety practices in a busy environment.
• Clear communication to ensure timely, quality meals.
• Understanding allergen controls and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations for the team.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new menus, products, and promotions.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Food presentation

Allergen awareness

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

As a Sous Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Company Description

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Qualifications

As a Sous Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.