Sous Chef: Lead a Winning Kitchen Team & Growth Perks

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Family discount

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC, Vintage Inns at Trent Lock, is seeking a Sous Chef who will run a section, train a team, and step up in the absence of the Head Chef. You’ll lead by example in a cosy rural-pub setting, delivering great food and guest smiles.

Join a brand with strong progression, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow through paid qualifications. You’ll work with a branded menu, manage ordering and stock, and ensure health and hygiene standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering consistent results.
• Proven ability to train and inspire staff to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Knowledge of stock management, food ordering, and portion control.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Health & hygiene

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC, Vintage Inns at Trent Lock, is seeking a Sous Chef who will run a section, train a team, and step up in the absence of the Head Chef. You’ll lead by example in a cosy rural-pub setting, delivering great food and guest smiles.

Join a brand with strong progression, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow through paid qualifications. You’ll work with a branded menu, manage ordering and stock, and ensure health and hygiene standards are met.