Sous Chef

Sous Chef - £31,000 to £34,000 | Fantastic Work-Life Balance near Southampton

Looking for a Sous Chef role with daytime shifts, alternating weekends off, and excellent benefits? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy and well-established hospitality venue near Southampton. If you're a passionate Chef looking for a role that offers genuine work-life balance without compromising on quality, this position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment close to Hedge End.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

• Salary of £31,000 to £34,000
• Up to 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Excellent work-life balance with shifts between 07:30 and 17:00 on a rota basis, usually finishing around 16:30
• Alternating weekends off
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
• Generous staff discount scheme following probation
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay scheme
• Staff uniform provided
• Supportive team with opportunities to develop your career

Key Responsibilities

As Sous Chef, you'll play an important role in delivering consistently high standards by:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing and overseeing high-quality food production
• Supervising, training, and supporting the kitchen team during service
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Monitoring stock, reducing waste, and assisting with ordering
• Ensuring efficient service and consistent food quality in a busy environment
• Assisting with kitchen organisation, rotas, and daily operational duties

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, leadership, and experience, including:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior Chef within a fast-paced kitchen
• Experience working within counter-style food service is preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Reliable, positive, and hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays when required

If you're looking for your next Sous Chef opportunity near Southampton, this role offers an excellent balance between career progression and lifestyle. If you're based in or around Hedge End and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Southampton
Role │ Sous Chef

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