Sous Chef

Artemis Venue Services Ltd.; Yateley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45-hour contract & overtime

Sensible rota patterns

Downtime over Christmas

Bonus scheme & pension

Uniform provided & laundered

Mental health training

Hapi App discounts

Team events

Job summary

Artemis Venue Services Ltd. in Yateley, Hampshire, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen producing modern British dishes for exclusive wedding and events.

You will work across our premier venues, crafting seasonal menus with fresh, local ingredients and collaborating with a supportive, long-serving team. The role offers a 45-hour contract with paid overtime pro-rata, structured rota patterns, downtime during Christmas and quieter periods, a bonus scheme linked to food costs and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Sous Chef role handling high-volume events.
• Passion for modern British cuisine and seasonal produce.
• Strong leadership and mentoring in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and ordering.
• Prepare and deliver high-standard modern British dishes for weddings and events.
• Lead and mentor junior brigade under pressure.
• Maintain kitchen administration, stock control, and profitability.
• Maintain HACCP and allergen protocols using Checkit systems.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Fresh-food service

Leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Mentoring

Tools

Checkit systems

Job description

Sous Chef

Location: Rivervale Barn, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7SS
Salary: £38,000 per annum (Depending on experience) + Paid Hourly Overtime + Performance Bonus
Start Date: January / February 2027

Work-Life Balance Meets Culinary Excellence

Are you an ambitious chef looking to cook exceptional food using fresh, local ingredients—without burning out? At Artemis Venues, we believe great food comes from chefs who have time to recharge, stay inspired, and enjoy life outside the kitchen. We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated Sous Chef to join our tight-knit team across our premier, exclusive-use wedding and events venues in Hampshire. If you want to get creative with modern British food, work with high quality seasonal produce to create memorable excellence, work alongside a supportive team, and benefit from structured hours and paid overtime, this is the role for you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We take your well-being as seriously as our menus. Here is how we support a healthier pace in hospitality:

• Real Work-Life Balance: A genuine 45-hour contract with paid hourly overtime pro-rata across the year.
• Sensible Rota Patterns: Straight shifts with reasonable, planned flexibility to fit the demands of modern life.
• Guaranteed Downtime: Company closure over Christmas and New Year, plus naturally quieter seasonal periods between December and February to rest and recharge whilst still being able to develop and build.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive salary plus a Sous Chef bonus scheme linked to food costs and staffing performance, access to flexible pay/savings via Stream App, and company pension.
• Zero Maintenance Uniform: Uniform provided and professionally launtered for every shift.
• Mental Health & Safety First: Certified training provided in Mental Health Awareness, Level 3 Food Safety, First Aid, and Fire Safety.
• Lifestyle Perks: High street discounts and rewards via our partnership with the Hapi App.
• Culture & Fun: Annual company chef competitions, dish-testing workshops, and regular team social outings.

Where Your Creativity Comes In

At Artemis, food takes centre stage. We don't believe in rigid, cookie-cutter catering—we champion seasonal provenance and creative freedom alongside our curated seasonal menus.

• Bespoke Menu Creation: Bring your ideas to the table! You will have the freedom to test, develop, and execute bespoke dishes for tailored event menus.
• Fresh, Seasonal Produce: Cook with high-quality, seasonal ingredients in modern, spacious, and well-equipped kitchens.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and a stable, long-serving team that values mentorship over micro-management.
• Career Growth: Access clear progression paths and development opportunities across our expanding portfolio of exclusive estates nationwide.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen management, acting as lead and stepping up to cover kitchen operations, service, and ordering in their absence.
• Prepare and deliver high-standard modern British dishes for high-cover weddings and events (100+ covers).
• Lead, motivate, and mentor the junior brigade in a calm, constructive environment under pressure.
• Help maintain kitchen administration, stock control, supplier orders, and profitability goals.
• Maintain rigorous standards for HACCP, food safety, and allergen protocols using Checkit systems (full training provided).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in a Sous Chef role handling high-volume, fresh-food service. (A very experienced Senior Chef de Partie with a solid fresh-food background looking for their next step will also be considered).
• Passion for Quality: A genuine enthusiasm for modern British food, seasonal ingredients, and beautiful presentation.
• Leadership Style: Friendly, clear communicator who leads by example and thrives in a supportive team environment.
• Practicalities: Own reliable transport (essential due to rural venue locations) and eligibility to work full-time in the UK.

Ready for a Refreshing Change in the Kitchen?

If you are ready to elevate your career, stretch your culinary muscles, and work for a company that respects your time off, we’d love to speak with you.