Sous Chef

Fire Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Free parking

Company pension

Job summary

Fire Group is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our daytime kitchen team after a refurbishment. This permanent, full-time role offers an on-target earnings package of £39,800 - £42,800, plus tips and service.

You will work with a Head Chef from a 3 Rosette background, maintaining top standards of food preparation, hygiene and presentation while optimising kitchen operations. The role emphasises fresh food with local suppliers, including salmon and trout.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff to meet high standards.
• Understanding of food cost and margin targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations under the Head Chef's direction.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and timely delivery of menu items.
• Enforce health, hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Support team development and training.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Menu execution

Staff mentoring

Budget awareness

Education

Professional cooking qualification

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Sous Chef - Daytime Hours

Our client is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team following a comprehensive kitchen refurbishment. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary with tips & service, meaning you would be on-target earnings of £39,800 - £ 42,800. This role also represents an opportunity to work alongside a Head Chef who has come from a 3 Rosette background in a professional kitchen environment where precision, quality, and compliance are paramount. The successful candidate will maintain the highest standards of food preparation, hygiene, and presentation while optimising kitchen operations and supporting team development.

This is a fresh food-led business utilising local suppliers and produce. Also, by being close to the world famous river test you will also be working with the best in Salmon, trout, and other breeds.

As Sous Chef

• Lead kitchen operations under the Head Chef's direction, ensuring all menu items meet established standards for quality, presentation, and delivery
• Enforce rigorous health and hygiene protocols, oversee daily cleaning schedules, and maintain compliance with current food safety legislation
• Employee discount, free parking, and company pension as part of the benefits package

Preferred Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes, with demonstrated ability to execute menu dishes to exacting standards
• Strong capability to multitask, work efficiently under pressure, and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume setting
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff, foster effective teamwork, and communicate clearly with the Head Chef and wider team
• Understanding of food cost management, gross margin targets, and the ability to meet budgets and agreed performance targets

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional cooking qualifications and current Food Hygiene certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary cooking practices, culinary trends, and innovative food presentation techniques

Familiarity with compliance requirements and store operating guidelines within a regulated food service environment

The Package

• Salary - £35,000
• Tips/Service - £4000 - £6000 per annum
• 40 Hours Contract per week
• Employee Discounts
• Free Parking

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.