Sous Chef

Waggon & Horses (3515); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub chain in Wolverhampton is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef. You will ensure quality food is served while nurturing team skills and maintaining high service standards. With your previous kitchen experience, you will be integral in running the line and supporting the Head Chef. This role offers various growth opportunities through a Chef Development Programme and includes benefits such as discounts at various establishments, flexible hours, and support programs.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option

Flexible and part-time hours

High street and online discounts

Fantastic apprenticeship programmes

Access to well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience running the line during service.
• Ability to oversee and encourage team development.

Responsibilities

• Be in action as second in command to the Head Chef.
• Assist in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Organize and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Previous branded experience in a similar role or as Commis Chef

Passion for maintaining high standards of 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 encouragethe kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionateabout 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:

• 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.