Sous Chef

Oatsheaf; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will run a section, lead a team in the absence of the Head Chef, and have a strong focus on quality food delivery. You will oversee food preparation, stock control, and ensure compliance with health regulations. This role comes with opportunities for progression and a wide array of employee benefits including a pension and discounts on dining and experiences.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Gym membership discounts

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Pension and 28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in food ordering and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Run a section and ensure team collaboration.
• Train and inspire team members to deliver quality food.
• Support Head Chef with food preparation and ordering.

Skills

Passion for serving great food

Team leadership

Food preparation skills

Health and hygiene regulation knowledge

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 at the Port Solent - 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.

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.
• Wagestream – afinancial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• 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.

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

• 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.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply.

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.