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 ¦ 936764 / INDSOTONCHEF

Location ¦ Southampton

Role ¦ Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.