Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen Team & Craft Premium Dishes

Dukes Head Billericay; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discount (33%) across brands

Friends and family discount (20%)

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Dukes Head Billericay, part of Premium Country Pubs/Mitchells & Butlers, invites a Sous Chef to lead a section, train a great team, and step up in the Head Chef's absence. You will run a station, ensure your team works as one, and deliver food to a high standard in a premium environment.

The role includes leading with a branded menu, managing food ordering, prep and stock, and upholding health and hygiene regulations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a passion for serving great food and training great people.
• Ability to lead a section and step up in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Experience with branded menus and ensuring consistent quality.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Lead and manage Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Ensure adherence to health and hygiene regulations and branded standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Branded menu execution

Health & hygiene

Training & mentoring

Job description

Dukes Head Billericay, part of Premium Country Pubs/Mitchells & Butlers, invites a Sous Chef to lead a section, train a great team, and step up in the Head Chef's absence. You will run a station, ensure your team works as one, and deliver food to a high standard in a premium environment.

The role includes leading with a branded menu, managing food ordering, prep and stock, and upholding health and hygiene regulations.