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Sous Chef

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
West End, Hampshire, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£31k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
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

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

Reference: 225336843

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Sous Chef

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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West End, Hampshire, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£31k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
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

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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Reference: 225336843

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