Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Team & Growth Prospects

Mitchells & Butlers plc; Wirral; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream – access earned pay

Paid qualifications and progression

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers plc is recruiting a Sous Chef for Pesto Dibbinsdale Inn in Wirral. You will lead a kitchen section, train team members and step up in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring consistency and high-quality service for guests.

You’ll manage food ordering, stock and preparation, work with a branded menu, and drive team performance while maintaining health and hygiene standards. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing chefs.
• Ability to train and inspire staff to deliver quality food.
• Comfort in working under a branded menu and maintaining standards.

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 safety

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers plc is recruiting a Sous Chef for Pesto Dibbinsdale Inn in Wirral. You will lead a kitchen section, train team members and step up in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring consistency and high-quality service for guests.

You’ll manage food ordering, stock and preparation, work with a branded menu, and drive team performance while maintaining health and hygiene standards. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for progression.