Sous Chef

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.

• 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.

Up to £12.21 per hour 30hrs per week Reliable hours contract CDP for career progression to Head Chef Privilege card discount Marston's Rewards Reliable hours contract CDP for career progression to Head Chef Privilege card discount,

• 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
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• 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:
  We offer professional well-being support to our pub and pub support centre teams, including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Accommodation:
  The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.
• Bonus:
  Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance‑related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Competitive salaries:
  Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.
• Long service:
  We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.
• Food and drink:
  Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs, and you also have access to the £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.
• Pension scheme:
  All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto‑enrolment schemes.
• Private healthcare:
  Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.
• High street discount:
  An exciting range of high‑street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.
• Employee discount:
  All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston’s food and hotel stays.
• Training and development:
  We’re passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award‑winning e‑learning platforms.
• Award winning:
  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.