<div><h2></h2><p><span>Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill – Mercure Bridgwater Hotel<br></span><span><br></span><span>Located in the heart of Bridgwater town centre, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill sits within the 119-bedroom, 4-star Mercure Bridgwater Hotel. We’re looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver exceptional food and guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.<br></span><span><br></span><span>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a busy fresh-food kitchen environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in leading the brigade, maintaining brand standards, and ensuring consistently high culinary quality.<br></span></p></div><div><h2>Key responsibilities include</h2><ul><li>Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen</li><li>Leading the kitchen operation in the Head Chef’s absence</li><li>Managing and motivating a brigade of up to 10 team members</li><li>Delivering Marco Pierre White and Mercure brand standards at all times</li><li>Assisting with menu implementation and food presentation standards</li><li>Monitoring kitchen performance, training, and development</li><li>Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and stock rotation procedures are followed</li><li>Managing food ordering, storage, and kitchen organisation</li><li>Coaching and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff</li><li>Maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment</li></ul></div><div><h2>We’re looking for someone who</h2><ul><li>Has previous experience in a high-volume fresh-food kitchen</li><li>Is passionate about hospitality, food quality, and guest satisfaction</li><li>Can lead by example and inspire those around them</li><li>Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Has excellent organisational and communication skills</li><li>Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (Level 3 training available in-house)</li><li>Is ambitious, hands-on, and eager to progress</li><li>Is flexible, adaptable, and committed to high standards at all times</li></ul></div><div><h2></h2><p><span>If you’re looking to take the next step in your culinary career within a recognised hospitality brand, we’d love to hear from you.<br></span></p></div><div><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary plus share of tips and service charge</li><li>Free nights in Accor Hotels for every year of service</li><li>Discounted stays across Accor Hotels worldwide</li><li>Discounted rates at Legacy Hotels</li><li>15% off in Accor Restaurants & Bars</li><li>Discounts across all Marco Pierre White restaurants</li><li>Discounted car hire with Europcar in the UK and abroad</li><li>Access to employee discounts and rewards platform offering savings with leading high street retailers, online brands, dining, travel, entertainment and everyday purchases</li></ul></div>