Sous Chef

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern catering firm is seeking a Sous Chef for their on-site restaurant in Salisbury, offering a refreshing work-life balance with Monday to Friday shifts and no late nights. Responsibilities include preparing fresh dishes, creating seasonal menus, and ensuring hygiene standards. An ideal candidate will have previous experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and strong organisational skills. The role offers benefits such as 24 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef or Sous Chef is required.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon service.
• Creating menus with allergy-friendly and seasonal options.
• Ensuring hygiene, health & safety standards are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food hygiene

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Sous Chef – Monday to Friday, No Late Nights!

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday

Holt Engineering are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our client’s modern on-site restaurant in Salisbury — but this isn’t your typical hospitality role!

Forget split shifts and late-night finishes — this position offers you the creativity of a chef’s kitchen, without the usual hospitality pressures. You’ll be working in a stylish staff restaurant within a leading manufacturing business, serving complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon teas to employees and visitors.

From homemade soups and fresh deli dishes to baked goods and houmous, you’ll have the freedom to get creative and help design weekly menus featuring seasonal and on-trend ingredients.

What you’ll be doing as a Sous Chef:

• Preparing fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon service
• Creating menus, including allergy-friendly and seasonal options
• Ensuring all hygiene, health & safety, and food standards are met
• Assisting with stock management and taking the lead when required
• Delivering exceptional customer service and building great relationships with staff
• Supporting and training any catering staff as needed

What we’re looking for in a Sous Chef:

• Previous experience as a Chef or Sous Chef
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and H&S regulations
• A creative, motivated approach and high attention to detail

What’s in it for you:

• Monday to Friday only – enjoy your evenings and weekends!
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Free on-site parking and meals
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Employee discounts across local retailers
• Wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team culture

If you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for a refreshing change of pace — where you can still cook creative food but with better work‑life balance — we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today, and Sam from Holt Engineering will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.