Sous Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Southampton
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Fast-Paced Experience High-Volume Catering Kitchen Brigade Management Food Cost Control Event Catering Team Leadership Attention to Detail Organisation

FULL DESCRIPTION

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Casual position, £14 per hour. Location: 5 Maritime Walk, Southampton SO14 3TL, UK. Open until 02 Jun 2026.

About Us

Part of the award-winning [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] collection, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a five-star, design-led property located in Ocean Village.

Alongside our destination restaurant The Jetty and HarBAR on 6th, we operate a busy and well-established Meetings & Events business, delivering weddings, conferences and private events year-round.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the leadership of our Meetings & Events kitchen.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced operation where consistency, organisation and strong teamwork are key.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a central role in delivering events to a high standard while supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of high-quality food across weddings, conferences and events
  • Assist in leading, organising and developing the M&E kitchen brigade
  • Deliver multiple service styles including plated, buffets and canapés
  • Maintain strong control over food cost, labour and wastage
  • Support smooth communication with Sales and Operations for event execution
  • Drive standards, consistency and attention to detail across all services

About You

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a high-volume environment
  • Organised, hands-on and leads by example
  • Calm and structured under pressure
  • Good understanding of kitchen financials and cost control
  • Passionate about delivering quality at scale and developing a team

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Career progression within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Hotel stays and F&B discounts across the group
  • Access to benefits and discount platform
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Meals on duty

Apply

If you are a Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being part of a team delivering consistently high standards, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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