Sous Chef

DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hotel brand in Southampton is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards are upheld. Responsibilities include training junior staff, contributing to menu creation, and managing kitchen supplies. Ideal candidates should possess culinary certifications and have strong organisational and multitasking skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary and various team benefits including meals during shifts and discounts on hotel stays.

Benefits

Meals provided during shifts

Cash incentives for referrals

Discounted/free hotel stays

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holidays including bank holidays

Pension enrolment

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a kitchen environment required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends.
• Experience with HACCP compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to food production according to the Head Chef's instructions.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene practices.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure quality.
• Handle guest queries and complaints effectively.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good command of English

Ability to multitask

Passion for food

Resilience

Creativity

Education

Culinary Certification

Job description

Job Ref: AM15085 Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton Location: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, Southampton Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 15/01/2026 Closing date: 15/02/2026

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Excellent standards
• Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
• Good command of English language to enable communication with the kitchen team.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Passion for food and able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
• Is the Sous Chef role for you for you, do you have you the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then what’s stopping you?

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Sous Chef

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

The Role:

• Sous Chef will contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Head Chef.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to Head Chef.
• Assist in the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team to and the supervision of the kitchen
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality, and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and acting where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food products are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations, when necessary, in the absence of the Head Chef /Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Sous Chef will manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues - Be environmentally aware

Located just outside the city centre, minutes from the M3 and M27 motorways, DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton offers easy access to plenty of activities. Set sail on a cruise from Southampton docks, take the family for a fun day out at Paultons Park or visit Marwell Zoo. We are just minutes from Southampton Airport and two large train stations, making getting around the city easy. Take in the fresh country air when you visit the beautiful New Forest from your base in Southampton, the closest city to the forest.

Savor a DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and settle into your modern guest room or suite. All rooms feature a 32-inch LCD TV and WiFi access. Our suites provide extra space, a seating area, coffee machine and a later check-out time. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room to enjoy additional amenities such as fluffy bathrobes and slippers, a welcome plate and a one-hour extended checkout.

Set on a hill, our hotel is located over five floors and features modern decor throughout. We are nestled among a woodland backdrop, providing wonderful views and photo opportunities for weddings and special events. Keep up your fitness routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax on the terrace of our restaurant, Bracken Place, and take in the garden view. The cosy bar also offers the perfect spot to unwind with comfy sofas and a large screen TV.