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Permanent

Sous Chef

Olympus Recruitment
Fordingbridge
money-bag £30000 - £33000/annum
Posted: 28 May 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 27 June 2026
Ref: 225165026

Sous Chef

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 40 Hours – Permanent Contract

What we need in a nutshell:

We love creating exciting dining concepts across our sites and are looking for a talented Sous Chef to take things to the next level. This is a rare opportunity within a high-volume catering environment that offers genuine creative freedom for fresh, from-scratch cooking and menu development.

About the role:

You’ll assist in leading and inspiring the kitchen team, creating high-quality freshly cooked dishes while working closely with the Front of House operation to deliver an exceptional guest experience and maximise performance within a busy restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support all aspects of the Back of House (BOH) operation
  • Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and service
  • Support the running of key shifts and managing day-to-day kitchen operations
  • Helping to manage stock effectively to control food margins and waste
  • Championing Health & Safety and hygiene standards
  • Collaborating on seasonal specials and menu creation using fresh, local produce

As this is a hospitality-focused environment, flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is essential. Onsite accommodation may also be available, subject to availability.

Skills & experience required:

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on leader who can demonstrate:

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
  • Previous experience leading a busy kitchen as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager
  • Strong understanding of financial KPIs and budget management
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Passion for fresh food and customer service
  • A resilient and proactive approach

Experience within leisure or high-volume hospitality environments would be highly advantageous.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive pension
  • Bonus scheme
  • Employee discount platform
  • Enhanced family benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Holiday discounts
  • On-site discounts
  • Awards and recognition programmes

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