Sous Chef - Pitmaster

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef, also known as a Pitmaster, for their new outlet, Orleans Smokehouse. You will be instrumental in creating delicious BBQ food and inspiring your team to maintain high standards. The role offers flexible shifts, generous discounts, and benefits like a pension and paid holiday. If you're passionate about BBQ and teamwork, this opportunity is not to be missed!

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Hastee Pay

Gym membership discounts

Pension

28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, particularly with BBQ food.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• High standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver Southern Slow n’ Low BBQ food.
• Prepare before service and support the team throughout.
• Smash targets with your team.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Sous Chef (or as we like to call them…Pitmaster) at our new opening: Orleans Smokehouse. As a Sous Chef, you’ll be part of a team creating mouth‑watering Slow n’ Low BBQ food that keeps our Guests wanting more!

Orleans Smokehouse is inspired by the flavours of New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s perfect for relaxed get togethers to enjoy the succulent barbecue food lovingly smoked by our pitmasters. There’s no better place in the world to be.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts – to fit around you
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.
• 20% discount across all our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Hastee Pay – no more waiting for pay day, access your pay when you need it
• Discounts on gym memberships.

On top of this, you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high‑street shopping discounts; and free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• Act as a role‑model, inspiring your team to deliver Southern Slow n’ Low BBQ food to be proud of
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Be part of the day‑to‑day running of the site – preparing before service and supporting the team throughout
• Keep high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.