Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Pension scheme

Discounts on stays

Wellbeing support

Career development

Coastal location

Social events

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Sous Chef near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire to lead the hotel kitchen during busy services and uphold high food quality and cost controls.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, manage ordering, stock, HACCP compliance, and team development while delivering excellent guest experiences in a coastal location.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a quality hotel, restaurant or similar fresh-food environment.
• A recognised culinary qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher.
• Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience with menu costing and kitchen financial controls.
• Confidence leading and developing a team.
• A calm and organised approach during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during service.
• Maintain high standards of food and presentation.
• Assist with menu planning and dish development.
• Manage ordering, stock rotation and wastage.
• Monitor food costs and support kitchen profitability.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Maintain HACCP and allergen standards.
• Promote sustainable practices.
• Work with front-of-house team.
• Step up to lead the kitchen when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Food cost control

Quality food standards

Food hygiene knowledge

Menu costing

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 2+

Job description

Sous Chef – £31,000 plus service charge at a quality hotel near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Are you an experienced chef who enjoys leading from the front and delivering consistently high-quality food? This Sous Chef opportunity near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire offers a 42-hour contract, excellent benefits and genuine career development within a supportive kitchen team.

What’s in it for you?

• £14.18 per hour
• Approximately £31,000 per year based on contracted hours
• Service charge in addition to your basic pay
• Permanent 42-hour contract
• Five days out of seven
• Training and career development from day one
• Discounts on stays, food and drink across the wider group
• Discounted leisure membership
• Free virtual GP service
• 24/7 wellbeing support
• Company pension scheme
• Social events and employee recognition awards
• Career opportunities across a growing hospitality group
• A fantastic coastal location near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Your new role

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and help manage the daily kitchen operation. Based near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, you’ll lead the hotel kitchen during busy services while supporting food quality, cost control and team development.

You will:

• Lead and support the kitchen team during service
• Maintain consistently high standards of food and presentation
• Assist with menu planning and dish development
• Manage ordering, stock rotation and wastage
• Monitor food costs and support kitchen profitability
• Coach, motivate and develop team members
• Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP and allergen standards
• Promote sustainable working practices
• Work closely with the front-of-house team
• Step up and lead the kitchen when required

What we’re looking for

The successful Sous Chef will have at least three years’ experience within a quality hotel, restaurant or similar fresh-food environment.

You’ll also need:

• A recognised culinary qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher
• Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge
• Experience with menu costing and kitchen financial controls
• Confidence leading and developing a team
• A calm and organised approach during busy services
• Creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for quality food
• The existing right to live and work in the UK

Experienced Senior Chef de Parties who are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.

Job Number: 49218 / INDCHEFS