Sous Chef

Harri; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

60% off meals on shift

Free chef uniform

Kitchen shoes

Development pathway to Head Chef

Job summary

The Holly Blue in Basingstoke (Hall & Woodhouse) is seeking a Sous Chef to join a friendly kitchen leadership team. We offer a stable 5‑day week, consistent hours, and solid working conditions in a pub with great food and vibes.

You’ll earn £14.50 per hour plus tips, 60% off meals on shift, free uniform and kitchen shoes, with development including a pathway to Head Chef and a Level 3 apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and running service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Adheres to central specs for cooking and presentation.
• Strong food safety and allergen knowledge.
• Motivational and supportive team player.
• Thrives in a busy kitchen and cares about craft.
• Compliant with sustainability and policies.
• Long-term, secure role

Responsibilities

• Run service when needed and support head chef.
• Maintain high standards of cooking and plating.
• Oversee kitchen operations and admin tasks.
• Ensure food safety and allergen compliance.
• Support team development and training.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Cooking techniques

Kitchen admin

Food safety

Team player

Organised

Tools

Range of cooking equipment

Job description

Premium pub - £14.50 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

Fabulous Food Pub - Sensational Holly Blue

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb community pubs, and located just off M3 Jct 7 on the outskirts of Basingstoke, The Holly Blue is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub. Completed in 2020 the new build is in the style of a traditional Hampshire farmhouse - treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Holly Blue occupies a commanding position at the gateway to a growing new community.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really Looks After You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership team and are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keep delivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips to boost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chef uniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits, with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development, including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3 apprenticeship.
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help you feel at home from day one, we're a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You’ll Fit Right In If you're:

• An organised chef with supervisory experience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of the kitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player who enjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and really cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance and sustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role with a company that notices talent and hard work.

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