Sous Chef

Caffeine&Machine; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trendy culinary establishment in East Hampshire is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. This role involves creating exceptional dishes, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and the ability to inspire others. The position offers competitive pay of £14.50 per hour, employee discounts, and other perks. Join us if you're ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Employee discounts

Lucrative Mystery Diner bonus

Heavily discounted food

Free entry to events

Career development

Qualifications

• Passion for creating exceptional food and coaching others.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and ensure high-quality food production.
• Experience in managing kitchen efficiency and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and mentor team members.
• Ensure food quality and uphold brand safety standards.
• Manage stock, control waste, and optimise kitchen outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team coaching

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Job description

Join the Caffeine & Machine Team as a SOUS CHEF!

Are you a natural leader with a passion for creating exceptional food and coaching others to do the same? Caffeine & Machine is looking for a Sous Chef to take ownership of the kitchen, inspire the team, and deliver outstanding dishes that keep our customers coming back for more. If you're ready to step up, lead by example, and take pride in every plate, we want you on our team!

Why Caffeine & Machine?

At Caffeine & Machine, food is an experience, and our kitchen is at the heart of it all. As a Sous Chef, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every dish is prepared to perfection, mentoring your team, and stepping up to run the kitchen when the Kitchen Manager is away. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, optimise kitchen performance, and make a real impact on our culinary success.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay – £14.50 per hour plus tips
• Amazing Perks – Employee discounts, lucrative Mystery Diner bonus, heavily discounted food, free entry to events, career development and more

Your Role

As a Sous Chef, you’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality food production, and maintaining impeccable safety and hygiene standards. You’ll coach and develop team members, manage kitchen efficiency, and work closely with the venue team to drive food sales. Whether you’re planning for events, optimising stock, or stepping in to keep service running smoothly, your leadership will set the tone for success.

Core Responsibilities

• ✔ Inspiring PEOPLE Happiness – Coach and develop your team, ensuring Newbies feel confident, productive, and engaged.
• ✔ Consistent CUSTOMER Satisfaction – Uphold brand and safety standards, delivering top-tier food quality and exceeding Mystery Dining expectations.
• ✔ Generating SALES Growth – Plan and prepare for busy periods, engage the team in food knowledge, and optimise kitchen outputs to drive repeat business.
• ✔ Optimising PROFIT Results – Control stock, minimise waste, and manage kitchen labour efficiently to meet financial targets.

Lead Chef Strengths

• 🗣️ Feedback-Giver – You provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to help your team grow.
• 🔮 Problem Preventer – You anticipate issues before they arise and take proactive steps to resolve them.
• 💡 Customer-Obsessed – You’re passionate about delivering experiences that wow customers.
• 🔍 Detail-Oriented – You focus on the small details to ensure food excellence.
• 🧘 Composed Under Pressure – You stay calm and collected, no matter how busy the shift gets.

Ready to lead, inspire, and create amazing food? Apply now and be part of something special!