Sous Chef, Wolverhampton

Marston's PLC; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

Flexible hours

Meal deal £4.50 on shift

Apprenticeship programmes

Gym discounts

Health screening discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage advice

LTC Charity access

Job summary

Marston’s PLC is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. You’ll be second in command to the Head Chef, stepping up when they’re off shift, and drive high standards of food and service across the kitchen. You’ll lead, support, and develop the kitchen crew to deliver exceptional meals for our guests.

You’ll benefit from a solid development pathway, flexible hours, and a culture that recognises effort with rewards and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a branded kitchen role or as a Commis Chef.
• Support the Head Chef in managing all kitchen aspects.
• Run the kitchen line during service and maintain standards.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen team’s skills.
• Commitment to high food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Be second in command to the Head Chef and cover shifts.
• Oversee and organise the kitchen team to develop skills.
• Ensure hot, quality food is presented to the pass.

Skills

Branded experience

Commis Chef background

Team leadership

Service excellence

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat in our kitchen!Leading by example, you’ll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

As Sous Chef you’ll:Be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to our Head Chef – stepping up and covering for them when they’re not on shift.

• Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef
• Assist our Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen
• Accountable for running the line during service
• Oversee, organise, and encouragethe kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionateabout maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you:You’ll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme – heading up your own kitchen one day if that’s what you’re after!

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  
• Health Screening Discounts
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Gym Discounts
  
• 24-hour GP helpline
  
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.