Sous Chef - Live In

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Pension plan

28 days holiday

Brand discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Career progression

Gym discounts

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Sous Chef - Live In for Harvester in Sidcup. You will lead a section, manage a kitchen team, and step in for the Head Chef when needed, delivering great food and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The role includes onsite accommodation, a mobile-friendly application process, and perks such as discounts, pension and progression opportunities within a family-friendly brand. Join a team that values leadership, stock control, and adherence to health and hygiene

Qualifications

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Mastered art of working with a branded menu.
• Confident in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee health and hygiene regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the kitchen team to deliver quality meals.
• Assist Head Chef with ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure adherence to a branded menu and standards.
• Oversee health and hygiene compliance across the team.
• Drive achievement of targets with the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Stock control

Branded menu

Health & hygiene

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 atthe Horse & Groom - Harvester, 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 Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

This opportunity comes with the added benefit of onsite accommodation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 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
• 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.

• 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.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued,

able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make

every guest feel truly welcome.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry youdon't need a CV to apply

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Sous Chef - Live In

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sidcup, DA14 6NZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Nov 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026