Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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!
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.
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:
* Up to £13.25 per hour, 30 hrs per week, reliable hours contract, CDP for career progression to Head Chef, Privilege card discount, Marston's Rewards
* 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
* Wellbeing support from the Licenced Trade Charity
* Accommodations for our pub General Manager roles, optional on‑site accommodation
* Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list
* Bonus schemes – performance‑related for our pub management, operations and sales roles, discretionary for support centre teams
* Competitive salaries and opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work
* Long‑service awards for key anniversary milestones
* 30% discount on food and drink via our privilege card, plus £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift
* Pension scheme – company contributory for salaried roles, auto‑enrolment for hourly roles
* Private healthcare scheme for some roles
* High‑street, online and cashback offers for all employees
* Employee discount – 30% off Marston's food and hotel stays
* Training and development – apprenticeship, L&D teams, e‑learning platforms
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