Sous Chef

Urban reef; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Staff meals on shift

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive management

Job summary

Urban Reef in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead one of our busiest beachfront kitchens. Working with the Head Chef, you will drive daily operations, mentor the team and ensure exceptional quality and consistency across menus.

You should have at least 3 years in a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie role in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, with strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and a passion for great ingredients. Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie role.
• Experience in a busy, high-volume fresh food kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Passion for quality ingredients and consistently delivering great food.
• Calm under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Maintain consistency across all menu items.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and stock rotation.
• Minimise waste and manage GP through effective kitchen practices.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety regulations.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Help create seasonal specials and contribute ideas for menu development.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Food Hygiene

Job description

Help lead one of Bournemouth's busiest beachfront kitchens.

Urban Reef is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is ready to take the next step in their career.

Working alongside our Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food, leading the kitchen team, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency and service.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Maintain consistency across all menu items.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and stock rotation.
• Minimise waste and manage GP through effective kitchen practices.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety regulations.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Help create seasonal specials and contribute ideas for menu development.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie role.
• Experience working in a busy, high-volume fresh food kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Passion for quality ingredients and consistently delivering great food.
• Calm under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous staff discounts.
• Staff meals on shift.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A supportive and ambitious management team.