Sous Chef - Retail/Catering £29,000 - Southampton

Blue Arrow; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic retail and leisure complex, focusing on high-quality food preparation and presentation. Ideal candidates will bring experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a genuine love for hospitality. You will play a key role in ensuring that all food meets the highest standards while also motivating and supervising a dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a supportive environment with a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contributory pension scheme

Generous staff discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Staff uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef with high-volume fresh food.
• Passion and dedication for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet required standards.
• Supervise and motivate team members when required.
• Comply with health, safety, and food safety legislation.

Skills

Understanding of produce and ingredients

Experience in a kitchen environment

Basic knowledge of food production methods

Positive, approachable manner

Job description

Sous Chef – Retail/Catering £29,000 - Southampton (JO-2411-61452) Southampton, England

Salary: GBP 29,000 per annum

Position: Sous Chef – Retail/Catering Outlet - £29,000 - Southampton – Work/Life Balance

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a retail/leisure complex near Hedge End, Southampton. The establishment serves fresh food, and we are looking for someone passionate about hospitality to assist with food preparation, cooking, and presentation to a high standard.

Key Information:

• Salary: £28,000 - £29,000
• Hours: 38-hour contract with a 2-week rolling rota; flexible working hours, typically 7.5-hour shifts on weekdays and 8-hour shifts on weekends
• Location: Southampton
• Contract: Permanent

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet required standards
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of all working areas
• Supervise and motivate team members when required
• Comply with health, safety, and food safety legislation
• Monitor portion control, manage fresh food and dry store orders

Required Skills:

• Good understanding of produce and ingredients
• Experience in a kitchen environment with a passion for hospitality
• Basic knowledge of food production methods
• Open to new ideas and processes
• Positive, approachable manner

Great Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counselling and advice to employees and their families
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff uniform provided

Success Criteria:

• Experience as a Sous Chef
• Experience with high-volume fresh food
• Passion and dedication for the hospitality industry
• Strong leadership skills to motivate the team

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Eligibility:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or obtain necessary permits prior to application. Evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.

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