Sous Chef

📍 Beaulieu, New Forest

💷 £36,300 - £37,400 per annum

🏡 Live-in accommodation potentially available

⏰ 45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days from 7

Take the Next Step in Your Chef Career

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to join a charming hotel nestled in the heart of the beautiful New Forest.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who is capable of stepping up and running the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, leading the team from the front and helping to deliver consistently high standards of food and service.

Due to ongoing recruitment challenges and a focus on maintaining healthy margins, the kitchen utilises a selection of quality pre-prepared products alongside fresh ingredients. However, there is still plenty of opportunity for creativity, menu input, and putting your own stamp on dishes.

What's On Offer?

✅ £36,300 - £37,400 per annum

✅ 45 hours per week

✅ 5 days from 7 rota

✅ Potential live-in accommodation available

✅ Beautiful New Forest location

✅ Opportunity to contribute ideas and creativity to the menu

✅ Supportive and stable management team

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef while ensuring food quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and deputising for the Head Chef when required
• Managing kitchen operations and service during shifts
• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Assisting with ordering, stock control, and margin management
• Ensuring all food safety and health & safety standards are met
• Supporting menu development and introducing creative ideas where appropriate
• Helping drive efficient kitchen procedures and standards

Systems You'll Use

Experience with the following systems would be advantageous, although training can be provided:

• Food Alert (Alert65) for compliance checks and kitchen records
• Procure Wizard for purchasing and stock management
• RotaReady for staff rotas and time management

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef within a hotel, pub, or restaurant environment
• Is confident running a kitchen and leading a team
• Understands food cost control and achieving GP targets
• Has a strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures
• Is calm and organised under pressure
• Brings energy, leadership, and a positive attitude to the kitchen
• Wants to be part of a business where they can make a genuine impact

Apply Today

If you're a capable Sous Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity in the New Forest, with the chance to lead, influence menus, and further develop your career within a quality hotel environment, we'd love to hear from you. 🍴🌲🏨

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