Sous Chef, Birmingham

Marston's PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub company as a Sous Chef in Birmingham, where you’ll lead kitchen operations and mentor a passionate team. Enjoy a flexible working environment and opportunities to advance your career through their Chef Development Programme, along with numerous employee benefits such as discounts and meal options.

Benefits

30% off at pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Refuel at work with a £4.50 meal deal

Flexible hours

Apprenticeship programmes

Access to financial and emotional support

Qualifications

• Previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef.
• Passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and team.
• Accountable for running the line during service.
• Oversee and develop kitchen team skills.

Skills

Team Leadership

Passion for Quality Food

Kitchen Management

Education

Experience as Sous Chef or Commis Chef

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:You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 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.