Sous Chef

Premium Country Pubs; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discounts across brand family

Wagestream access

Progression opportunities

Pension and holiday entitlement

Job summary

Premium Country Pubs is hiring a Sous Chef at the White Hart in Woking. You will lead a kitchen section, coach your team and step in for Head Chef when needed, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.

You will train staff, order and control food preparation and stock, while upholding health and hygiene standards. A branded menu experience and opportunity for progression are on offer in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Familiar with stock management and food ordering.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen section and ensure the team works cohesively.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist the Head Chef with food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Manage Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food prep supervision

Stock control

Branded menu

Health & safety

Job description

As a Sous Chef at the White Hart , 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 Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

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 – a financial 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.