Sous Chef - Live in option

Frog; Deepcut; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Meal discount

Uniform provided

Kitchen shoes

Live-in accommodation

Career development to Head Chef

Job summary

The Frog is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join and help lead our kitchen during busy service. You will supervise the team, deliver high-quality dishes to spec, and support kitchen development in a welcoming, community-focused pub.

We offer a competitive hourly rate (£14.50) with tips, meal discounts, uniform and shoes, and optional live‑in accommodation. A path to Head Chef and Level 3 apprenticeship is available.

Qualifications

• Organised chef with supervisory experience who can run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Compliant with food safety and allergen rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and run service when required.
• Ensure consistency with central specs for cooking and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, allergen compliance and stock control.
• Support and develop junior team members toward Head Chef goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Allergen rules

Team player

Job description

Premium pub - Live in available + £14.50 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

The Frog A newly built addition to the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional pubs, the Frog is designed in the style of a Hampshire farmhouse and barn to blend perfectly with its beautiful surroundings. Opened in 2022 the Frog is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub - treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. With great transport links and dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Frog is a focal point at the heart of the growing new community.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really Looks After You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership team and are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keep delivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips to boost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chef uniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits, with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development, including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Optional live‑in accommodation for £77.70 a week (when available).
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help you feel at home from day one, we’re a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You’ll Fit Right In If you're:

• An organised chef with supervisory experience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of the kitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player who enjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and really cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance and sustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role with a company that notices talent and hard work.

Ready to Join?