Sous Chef | £35,000 | Stockbridge | Mostly Daytime Hours

A fantastic bistro-style restaurant in the heart of Stockbridge is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join its growing kitchen team. Renowned for its high-quality fresh food, in-house baking, and welcoming team culture, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the team, maintaining high standards, and helping deliver fresh, seasonal dishes in a quality-driven environment. With mostly daytime shifts and only one Friday evening service per month, this role offers a rare balance between professional development and personal time.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen
• Lead and motivate the team during service and preparation
• Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal dishes to a consistently high standard
• Assist with menu development and daily specials
• Help oversee stock control, ordering, and food cost management
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP standards are maintained
• Assist with training and development of junior team members
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• Typical shifts: 7:45am - 4:30pm / 5:00pm
• Only one Friday evening shift per month (finishing around 9pm)
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce
• Supportive, stable, and experienced kitchen team
• Career progression opportunities within a quality-led business

Kitchen & Service

Covers

• Lunch: 40-60 covers
• Dinner: Up to 60 covers

Kitchen Team

• 4 Full-Time Chefs
• 2 Kitchen Assistants
• 2 Weekend Chefs

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Fresh food background with a passion for quality ingredients
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to support and inspire a kitchen team
• Solid understanding of stock control, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Calm and confident during busy services
• Positive attitude and excellent team spirit

If you're an ambitious chef looking for a Sous Chef role offering excellent hours, fresh seasonal food, and the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

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