Eastbourne - Sous Chef

Bistrot Pierre; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends & family discount

Service charge

Wagestream access

Discounted room rates

Shift meals at cost

Wine at cost

Employee assistance

Staff socials

Future leaders program

Length of service awards

Job summary

Bistrot Pierre in Eastbourne is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a section under the Head Chef, delivering French-inspired dishes to our exacting standards. You’ll combine cooking excellence with team leadership, coaching junior chefs, and ensuring every service runs smoothly while maintaining impeccable hygiene and food safety.

You’ll take responsibility for stock, orders and cost control, help drive menu development, and ensure meals leave the kitchen to specification every time.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Responsibilities

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards

Job description

If you’re ready to take a leading role in a fresh food kitchen where standards truly matter, this is your opportunity. As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes while helping to organise, motivate and develop the team around you.

You’ll combine hands‑on cooking with leadership responsibility, ensuring every service runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to specification.

Your day-to-day:

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards

What you’ll need:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Perks & benefits:

• Unlimited 50% discount for friends and family
• Service charge on top of your competitive pay
• Wagestream access
• Discounted room rates
• Discounted meals on shift and wines at cost price
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff socials and incentives
• Future Leaders development course
• Length of service awards

Sound like you?

If you’re passionate about quality food and strong teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.