Sous Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in Worthing is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join their team at the Swallows Return. You'll manage a section of the kitchen, leading the team and ensuring top-quality food that keeps guests smiling. With opportunities for growth and flexible shifts, this role is perfect for someone eager to develop in the culinary world.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream financial toolkit

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Gym membership discounts

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen teams.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality food.
• Understanding of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen team members.
• Manage food ordering and preparation processes.
• Ensure compliance with health standards.

Skills

Team management

Food preparation

Health and hygiene compliance

Food ordering

Branded menu experience

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef at the Swallows Return, 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• Amassive 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.

Haven’t got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply