Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef – Hampshire – Unique Destination Venue – Daytime Hours

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef/Sous Chef to join a dynamic kitchen team in Hampshire. This role offers daytime hours with occasional weekends, allowing for a better work-life balance. The ideal candidate should have strong culinary skills and a commitment to high-quality food production. Join in this exciting opportunity to work creatively in a well-reputed venue.

Benefits

Daytime hours

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about producing high-quality plates.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and operation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen.
• Lead sections during busy service and maintain high culinary standards.
• Assist with menu development, prep, and ordering.
• Ensure consistency, hygiene, and attention to detail.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

High-quality food production

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a unique destination venue in Hampshire – a stylish spot that celebrates the very best of modern British dining and relaxed, quality hospitality.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This is more than just a restaurant. With a vibrant all-day menu, seasonal specials, and private events that bring together enthusiasts and food lovers alike, the venue has quickly become one of the county’s most talked-about hospitality spaces.

The role comes with daytime hours between Monday and Friday, with some weekend days for planned events, so you will be able to maintain a healthy work life balance.

• Daytime hours – Mon 9am – 5:30pm
• Free on-site parking

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated chef to take a key role in the brigade — someone who’s as passionate about producing great plates as they are about supporting their team and maintaining a smooth kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
• Lead sections during busy service and maintaining high culinary standards
• Assist with menu development, prep, and ordering
• Ensure consistency, hygiene, and attention to detail at every stage

Requirements

As Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef you will:

• Be passionate about producing high-quality plates
• Demonstrate strong team leadership and operation skills

If you’re looking for a rewarding change to your career in a kitchen where you can continue to work creatively, we’d love to hear from you.

Application and Other Information

Reference: 08229

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Company Registration Number: 06694061
VAT Number: 939 6931 67

Recruitment Consultants for the Hospitality Industry. Specialising in the permanent recruitment of professionals at luxury and award-winning establishments across the UK