Sous Chef/Chef Instructor

Basingstoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 3,900 - 4,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Teachers Pension

Excellent annual leave entitlements

Discount on major retailers via BCoT

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications funding

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Basingstoke College of Technology in Basingstoke, Hampshire, is seeking a Sous Chef/Chef Instructor for the college restaurant service. You will lead daily kitchen operations and mentor students acting as commis chefs.

You will maintain high culinary standards, manage menu development, control stock and food safety, and deliver a high-quality dining experience for internal and external clients. This role supports term-time catering and training.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a professional kitchen and mentoring trainee chefs.
• Ability to develop menus and manage stock and costs.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations for the college restaurant service.
• Mentor and supervise students acting as commis chefs.
• Maintain high culinary standards and manage menu development.
• Control stock and ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Kitchen management

Mentoring students

Menu development

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

# Sous Chef/Chef InstructorEmployer: Basingstoke College of TechnologyLocation: Basingstoke, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £3,867.2 to £4,214.67Posted: 6th November 2026Expires: 15th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581745* Share :* Print**Hospitality Department****Sous Chef/Chef Instructor****FTE:** 0.120526 (5.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year) fixed term until 2nd July 2027**Salary:** £3,867.2 to £4,214.67 per annum (pro rata of £32,086.00 to £34,969.00 per annum depending on skills and experience)**Closing date:** 15/11/2026**Please note:*** Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship for this role.* You will be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications before you are invited to interview.* This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology* You will be required to show proof of your qualifications before attending an interview. UK ENIC should be used to verify overseas qualification equivalents.* If you are not able to provide English and Maths qualifications as required, you may be asked to complete an assessment.**For your information:*** We are using a recruitment agency to source applications for the role* Direct applications are still being accepted and will be considered alongside any agency applications received* Telephone applications may be held in the first instance, to determine who will be taken through to the formal interview process. Applications will be shortlisted and interviews scheduled as they are received.**About the Role**As Sous Chef/Chef Instructor for the college restaurant service, you will lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring the training restaurant is run to high commercial standards while mentoring and supervising students acting as commis chefs. You will maintain exceptional culinary standards, manage menu development, control stock and food safety, and deliver a high-quality dining experience for external and internal clients.**We have some amazing benefits on offer:*** Member of The Teachers Pension.* Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure* Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App* Free Onsite Parking* Free On-site Gym* Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts* Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)* Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)* Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)**Wellbeing:*** Wellbeing Day* Summer Staff Barbeque* Christmas Staff Luncheon* 24 hour access to EAP* Free Annual Flu Jab**About Us:**Established in 1947, Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) is a leading further education college located in North Hampshire. We are dedicated to “Building Careers of Tomorrow” by offering a comprehensive range of full and part-time advanced technical qualifications, apprenticeships, higher education, and professional courses.BCoT is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We are proud to be rated Ofsted “outstanding” for behaviour and attitudes, personal development and adult learning programmes. Additionally, we hold a ‘strong’ rating in skills, the highest award possible, reflecting our commitment to excellence for both our students and our staff.Basingstoke College of Technology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The postholder is expected to share this commitment, adhere to all College safeguarding and child protection policies, complete mandatory training, and report any concerns promptly.Extent of Contact with Students: High. This role involves direct, frequent, and regular contact with students, including regulated activity and unsupervised support.### AttachmentsSous Chef\\_Chef Instructor (2)### Safeguarding Statement:*BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by BCoT) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.**This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \"spent\" unless they are \"protected\" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.*