Sous Chef, Bournemouth

Marston’s PLC; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pub company in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team in Bournemouth. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality food delivery, managing kitchen operations, and leading the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and a passion for food standards. This position offers opportunities for growth through a Chef Development Programme and various employee benefits including discounts and flexible hours.

Benefits

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal while on shift

Flexible and part-time hours

High street and online discounts

Apprenticeship programmes

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or skilled Commis Chef.
• Accountability for kitchen operation during service.
• Leadership and development of kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of food.
• Assist Head Chef in kitchen management.
• Step up and cover for Head Chef when necessary.

Skills

Branded experience in a similar role

Managing kitchen aspects

Running the line during service

Team leadership

Passion for food and service standards

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 encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be passionate about 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
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• 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.