Sous Chef

MERCURE

full-time Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
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Location
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Posted
June 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen
  • Leading the kitchen operation in the Head Chef’s absence
  • Managing and motivating a brigade of up to 10 team members
  • Delivering Marco Pierre White and Mercure brand standards at all times
  • Assisting with menu implementation and food presentation standards
  • Monitoring kitchen performance, training, and development
  • Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and stock rotation procedures are followed
  • Managing food ordering, storage, and kitchen organisation
  • Coaching and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, an...