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Sous Chef
Sous Chef at the Melville Inn | Vintage Inns
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About the Role
As a Sous Chef at the Melville Inn, you’ll bring energy and passion to the kitchen. You’ll love setting and achieving team targets, helping everyone train and feel proud of their work, and being ready to step up as a leader when the Head Chef is absent. Most importantly, you’ll take pride in creating fantastic food and delivering smiles on our guests’ faces. If this sounds exciting to you, read on!
Vintage Inns are traditional, friendly rural pubs with firesides, cosy comfort, and hearty slow-cooked food. Join our Innmates—chefs, bartenders, and front-of-house teams—and leave your mark.
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At Vintage Inns and Mitchells & Butlers, life both on and off duty moves smoothly because we prioritise you.
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- Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle and priorities
- 33% discount on all our Vintage Inns & Mitchells & Butlers brands—perfect for date night, family gatherings, or spontaneous breaks!
- 20% off for friends and family dining with you
- Wagestream – a free, unlockable financial platform unlocking your earned wage at your fingertips
- Paid qualifications and career development (e.g., promotions)—over 200 annual Chef positions lead straight to Head Chef
- Discounted gym memberships
- Team socials – work hard, then enjoy the rewards together
Beyond this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers, enjoy:
- Auto-enrolled pension
- 28 days paid holiday
- High-street shopping discounts
- Free employee shares
- Support helpline to help with whatever life brings
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Key Responsibilities as Sous Chef
- Build a high-performing team that smashes targets together
- Inspire and train your colleagues to deliver dishes that make you proud
- Support the Head Chef with food ordering, preparation, and stock to minimise waste
- Master a branded menu—brand consistency is key
- Manage Chefs and the wider kitchen crew with confidence and empathy
- Ensure 100% health & hygiene compliance, from prep to plating
Bold culture at Vintage Inns: Great food, great teams, and great belonging. Every guest should leave feeling noticed. Are you in?
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