Sous Chef

Megan's Restaurants; Farnham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independently-owned, dog-friendly restaurant group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Farnham. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with fresh, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients while leading a motivated team. With a commitment to work/life balance and exciting career progression, you will thrive in an inclusive environment that values diversity and community support. If you have a flair for culinary excellence and a desire to grow within a rapidly expanding group, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% off meals with friends & family

Early access to pay

Free meals & bottomless drinks on shifts

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing professional training and development

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Ability to uphold high standards of food hygiene under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a motivated kitchen team.
• Train team members and maintain high food hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Hygiene

Team Training

Fresh Ingredients Knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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As we continue to expand across the South, we are seeking a talented Sous Chef at our beautiful site in Megan's (Farnham).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of up to £40,000 per year OTE*
• Benefits include:
  • Genuine work/life balance
  • 50% off when visiting with friends & family
  • Amazing team socials
  • Long service awards
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including a confidential helpline/webchat available all year
  • Early access to your pay through WageStream
  • Auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, free meals & bottomless drinks on shifts
• Career progression:
  • Ongoing professional training and development
  • Opportunities to participate in new openings
  • Possibility to move between sites and grow within the group

We seek an ambitious Sous Chef passionate about fresh ingredients and inspiring a motivated team. You should lead by example, train enthusiastically, and uphold high standards of food hygiene, even under pressure.

If you have experience in a fresh food kitchen, whether as a Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef in a restaurant or gastro pub, we want to hear from you. Don’t worry if your background is different—if you have the skills and drive, apply and tell us your story!

About Us

• An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants serving brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails
• Passionate about Mediterranean-inspired, high-quality, fresh food
• Growing rapidly, offering exciting career opportunities
• Regular team parties—work hard, play harder!
• A diverse, inclusive environment that welcomes everyone
• Committed to supporting local charities and community initiatives

If you’re ready to join our team, apply today to become our next Sous Chef!

Megan’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.