Sous Chef - Live In Available

Mcmullen & Sons Ltd; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality company in Ivy Chimneys is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing stock control, supporting the Head Chef, and training the kitchen team. Candidates should have previous kitchen experience and a commitment to food safety. The role offers a competitive salary of £33,702 per annum, including a bonus scheme and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Family-friendly policies

Discounted meals when working

Discounts for friends on day off

Career development programs

Full chef uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Keen to develop and take on responsibility.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standards.
• Handle all aspects of food stock control.
• Support the Head Chef in the kitchen.
• Train and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain food safety and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety compliance

Stock control

Training and development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standards and exceed guest expectations.
• Handle all aspects of food stock control, including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage.
• Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputise in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential.
• Maintain all aspects of food safety and health & safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy.

Requirements

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Achievable bonus scheme.
• Contracted 45 hours a week.
• Shift flexibility.
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• A share of gratuities.
• 60% discounted meals when you are working.
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off.
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen's GROW Programme if you wish to progress.
• Step into a progressive company who treats people as a name, not a number.
• Full chef uniform, £33,702 per annum includes average tronc £702 (based on Tronc paid out May/June 2025).
• Live‑in deduction £4,268 pa.