Sous Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Arundel; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

45-hour contract

Free stays across the group

Discounts on food and drink

Excellent progression and development

Job summary

Platinum-Recruitment in Arundel is seeking a Sous Chef to join a busy, high-quality kitchen. You will work with fresh produce and contribute to a passionate brigade while building a long-term career within a growing group.

This role offers a 45-hour contract with paid overtime and excellent progression opportunities, including the potential to run your own kitchen as the group expands, alongside staff stays and food/drink discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh produce in a high-end, fast-paced kitchen.
• Thrives under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Passionate about developing both themselves and their team.
• Wants a long-term career with progression within a growing group.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Lead the team during service and manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs.

Skills

Fresh produce

High-end kitchen

Leadership

Team development

Job description

Sous Chef – £40,950 per annum including tronc | Paid Overtime & Excellent Career Progression

Looking for your next Sous Chef role with genuine opportunities to develop? Join a growing hospitality group in Arundel where fresh food, career progression, and a supportive team culture are at the heart of everything they do.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy, high-quality kitchen in Arundel. Working with exceptional fresh produce, you'll be part of a passionate brigade delivering outstanding dishes while building a long-term career within an expanding group that offers real progression.

Why apply?

• £40,950 per annum including tronc
• Paid overtime
• 45-hour contract
• Free stays across the group
• Discounts on food and drink
• Excellent progression and development opportunities
• Opportunity to run your own kitchen as the group continues to expand

Key Responsibilities

As a Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen by:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth operation of the kitchen
• Leading the team during service and managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation
• Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs

  What we're looking for

  We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with fresh produce in a high-end, fast-paced kitchen
  • Thrives under pressure whilst maintaining exceptional standards
  • Is passionate about developing both themselves and their team
  • Wants to build a reputation within a respected independent hospitality group
  • Is looking for a long-term career with opportunities to progress

  If you're searching for your next Sous Chef opportunity in Arundel, this could be the perfect role. Whether you're based locally or commuting from Brighton, we'd love to hear from you.