As a Sous Chef at The Swan, Woburn Sands, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining experiences, leading a dedicated kitchen team, and ensuring seamless operations in the absence of the Head Chef. Your passion for culinary excellence and team development will be key in maintaining the high standards that our guests expect.
This opportunity includes the benefit of onsite accommodation.
What We Offer:

• Flexible shifts to support a work-life balance.
• A generous 33% discount across all Mitchells & Butlers brands, including Miller & Carter and Toby Carvery.
• 20% discount for friends and family at all our brands.
• Opportunities for career growth through funded qualifications and training programs.
• Clear progression pathways, with over 200 Chefs promoted to Head Chef each year.
• Discounts on gym memberships to support your well-being.
• Regular team social events, fostering a strong and supportive team culture.
• As part of Mitchells & Butlers, you'll also benefit from a competitive pension, 28 days of paid holiday, high-street discounts, and free shares in the company. Additionally, we provide access to a free employee helpline to support you through life's challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive performance by leading your team to achieve key targets.
• Inspire and train kitchen staff to consistently deliver high-quality dishes.
• Support the Head Chef with food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Demonstrate expertise in executing a branded menu to exacting standards.
• Confidently manage and mentor Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene.

This role is ideal for a driven culinary professional eager to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to develop into a Head Chef role. Does this sound like the challenge you're ready for?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sous Chef