Sous Chef • Lead Kitchen Team | Flexible Shifts & Perks

Queens Head - Orpington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Wagestream access

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers’ Queens Head in Orpington is hiring a Sous Chef with a passion for delivering great food and leading a kitchen team. You’ll run a section, train staff, and step up in the Head Chef’s absence while ensuring consistent quality and adherence to branded menus.

You’ll enjoy flexible shifts, generous staff discounts across brands, Wagestream access, and opportunities for progression. Mitchells & Butlers also offers a pension, 28 days’ holiday, gym discounts, and an employee

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef or senior chef in a branded pub or restaurant.
• Ability to lead a section and support the Head Chef in absence of the Head.

Responsibilities

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food you’re proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Master the branded menu and ensure consistency across dishes.
• Manage Chefs and kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Branded menu execution

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers’ Queens Head in Orpington is hiring a Sous Chef with a passion for delivering great food and leading a kitchen team. You’ll run a section, train staff, and step up in the Head Chef’s absence while ensuring consistent quality and adherence to branded menus.

You’ll enjoy flexible shifts, generous staff discounts across brands, Wagestream access, and opportunities for progression. Mitchells & Butlers also offers a pension, 28 days’ holiday, gym discounts, and an employee