Sous Chef - Live In Available

Premium Suburban Inns; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 34k GBP per year

Tronc share up to 5k GBP per year

Live-in accommodation

Flexible shift patterns

Development programme

Meal discounts

Hotel accommodation discount

Lifestyle Card discounts

Awards & birthday gift

Refer-a-friend incentives

Job summary

The Hawk Inn in Amport is seeking a passionate Sous Chef who thrives in a busy kitchen. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver delicious food, mentor junior chefs and keep routines running smoothly. Live-in accommodation is available and a clear pathway to Head Chef awaits.

Join a village pub in a welcoming team, with development opportunities, flexible shifts, and attractive staff perks. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong cooking and presentation skills.
• The ability to lead, encourage and develop others.
• Great communication and a calm, practical approach to busy services.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Cook and present great food consistently, following our menus, recipes and standards.
• Lead confident, organised services and keep the team working together.
• Coach junior chefs, helping them develop their skills and take their next steps.
• Support rotas and organise daily kitchen responsibilities.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and storage, keeping quality high and waste low.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety standards.
• Work closely with the wider pub team to give our guests a memorable experience.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Sous Chef – The Hawk Inn, Amport

Up to £34,000 per year + a share of tronc worth up to £5,000 | Live-in accommodation available

Great food. A beautiful village setting. Your next step towards Head Chef.

Join us at The Hawk Inn in Amport, where great food and heartfelt hospitality are at the centre of what we do. We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who loves a busy service, takes pride in every plate and enjoys helping a kitchen team shine.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef to deliver consistently delicious food, develop junior chefs and keep the kitchen running smoothly. Whether you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge or a Junior Sous ready to step up, we’d love to hear from you.

With live-in accommodation available and a clear pathway to Head Chef, you can build your career in a Hampshire village pub with plenty of character.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £34,000 per year, plus a share of tronc worth up to £5,000 annually.

• Live-in accommodation available.

• Flexible shift patterns.

• A development programme with a clear pathway to Head Chef.

• Up to 33% off meals when off duty for you and up to six guests.

• 33% off our hotel accommodation, plus 20% off for friends and family.

• Free Lifestyle Card membership, giving you access to over 5,000 discounts across local, national and online businesses.

• Service awards and a birthday gift.

• Refer-a-friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000.

Make your mark in our kitchen

As Sous Chef, you’ll help set the pace, support the team and bring out the best in every service.

You’ll:

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

• Cook and present great food consistently, following our menus, recipes and standards.

• Lead confident, organised services and keep the team working together.

• Coach junior chefs, helping them develop their skills and take their next steps.

• Support rotas and organise daily kitchen responsibilities.

• Manage food ordering, stock control and storage, keeping quality high and waste low.

• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety standards.

• Work closely with the wider pub team to give our guests a memorable experience.

What you’ll bring

• At least one year’s experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.

• Strong cooking and presentation skills, with real pride in the food you serve.

• The ability to lead, encourage and develop others.

• Great communication and a calm, practical approach to busy services.

• A commitment to a clean, safe and well‑organised kitchen.

• The right to work in the UK.

A village pub. A wider family. A future to build.

The Hawk Inn is part of Upham Inns, a collection of individual premium pubs and charming bedrooms across Southern England.

We’re passionate about serving up great memories, and our kitchen teams play a huge part in making that happen. You’ll join a friendly, hands‑on business that offers the support to grow while valuing the contribution you make every day.