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Company Description
Join us at The Footman
Step into a piece of Mayfair history. The Footman has been serving the heart of Mayfair since 1749 and is one of London’s oldest pubs. Spread across three floors, we combine traditional pub character with modern British dining, fine wines, and an elegant atmosphere that attracts both local guests and visitors to the capital.
We’re now looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and play a key role in delivering the high standards our guests expect.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a busy, premium environment and wants to develop their career with Metropolitan Pub Company.
Job Description
What you'll do
- Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and delivering consistently high food standards
- Take an active role in running a busy service, ensuring every dish is delivered to specification
- Help develop and maintain a talented, motivated, and engaged kitchen team
- Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and health & safety
- Support with stock control, ordering, GP management, and kitchen administration
- Work closely with the wider management team to create an exceptional experience for every guest
- Step up and take ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
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Qualifications
What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to take their next step
- A genuine passion for food and delivering consistently high standards
- Experience working in a busy, quality-led kitchen environment
- A confident and supportive leadership style, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Good understanding of food safety, stock control, and kitchen costs
- Someone who thrives under pressure and takes pride in what they do
Additional Information
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
- You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution, as well as:
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
- Menopause Friendly Employer
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
- Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…
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