Sous Chef - Country Pub - £39kp/a Beaulieu - Live In

Head Chef - Event Venue - Near Romsey📍 Near Romsey 💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per annum⏳ Full-time | 48 hours per week Are you a passionate and creative chef ready to lead the kitchen in a stunning countryside venue known for both exceptional food and unforgettable events?Our client, an award winning Event Venue set in the countryside on the outskirts of Southampton, is searching for a talented Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and deliver outstanding menus in a relaxed, quality-driven environment.This is not a formal, corporate kitchen-this is countryside hospitality at its best, where fresh food, creativity, and team culture are at the heart of everything. The RoleAs Head Chef, you'll lead a busy kitchen delivering high-quality dishes across both a thriving restaurant and a packed events calendar.With 50-60 weddings per year (up to 100 covers seated) alongside regular service, this is a varied role where no two weeks are the same. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Leading and developing your kitchen team</li><li>Creating and delivering seasonal, high-quality menus</li><li>Managing food standards across restaurant and events</li><li>Overseeing kitchen operations, GP, and stock control</li><li>Working closely with the wider management team and 4 Heads of Department</li><li>Driving consistency, creativity, and efficiency in the kitchen</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>🌿 Work-life balance that matters - only 2 days per week working past 6pm</li><li>📅 1 full weekend off every month</li><li>👕 Relaxed, no-suits culture</li><li>🏡 Beautiful countryside working environment</li><li>🍽️ A genuine opportunity to shape the food offering</li></ul> What We're Looking For<ul><li>A proven Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up</li><li>Experience in fresh food kitchens and/or events &amp; weddings</li><li>A hands-on leader who can inspire and develop a team</li><li>Strong organisational and commercial awareness</li><li>A chef who values quality, consistency, and a positive kitchen culture</li></ul> The Details<ul><li>Salary: £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Hours: 48 hours over 5 days from 7</li></ul> If you're looking for a role where you can cook great food, lead a strong team, and enjoy a better work-life balance, this is your opportunity. 👉 Apply now <hr /> <hr /> <hr /> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Head Chef - Leisure - Romsey - £45kp/a

Senior Sous Chef - New Milton£38,000 - £40,000 + £4,000-£5,000 Tips Per YearWe're looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join a busy, high-volume restaurant in New Milton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident chef who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering high-quality, fine dining standards in a fast-paced environment.What's on offer:<ul><li>💷 Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per year</li><li>💰 Tips: £4,000 - £5,000 annually</li><li>🕒 Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week</li><li>📅 Working Schedule: 5 days out of 7</li><li>🏡 On-site accommodation available (if required)</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous in a high-volume kitchen</li><li>Strong fine dining background is essential</li><li>Ability to stay calm and deliver consistently under pressure</li><li>A hands-on leader with excellent organisational skills</li><li>Passion for high-quality food and team development</li></ul><h3>This is the perfect role for a driven chef looking to step into a key leadership position within a thriving kitchen, with great earning potential and support.</h3>📩 Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career with a role that offers stability, recognition, and progression.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Sous Chef - New Milton - Restaurant - £40kp/a Live In

<h2>Head Chef - Country Food‑Led Pub</h2>📍 Southampton🏠 Live‑out position💷 Salary: £40kp/aWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our welcoming, food‑led country pub in Southampton.This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on chef who loves fresh, seasonal cooking and takes real pride in kitchen standards, hygiene, and consistency.<h3>The Role</h3><ul><li>Lead and inspire a small kitchen team</li><li>Create and deliver high‑quality, seasonal menus with a strong focus on classic pub food done well</li><li>Maintain exceptionally high standards of food hygiene, health &amp; safety, and allergen compliance</li><li>Manage ordering, stock control, GP margins, and waste</li><li>Work closely with the front‑of‑house team and management to ensure smooth service</li><li>Be fully involved in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen - this is a working Head Chef role</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up</li><li>Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum)</li><li>Allergen awareness qualified</li><li>Strong focus on cleanliness, organisation, and food safety</li><li>Passion for fresh ingredients and well‑executed pub classics</li><li>Calm under pressure with good leadership and communication skills</li><li>Reliable, motivated, and proud to run a kitchen to a high standard</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>£40kp/a salary </li><li>Live‑out position</li><li>Supportive ownership and a stable, friendly working environment</li><li>Opportunity to put your own stamp on menus</li><li>Respect for work‑life balance wherever possible</li></ul>If you're a dedicated chef who cares just as much about hygiene, safety, and standards as you do about great food, we'd love to hear from you.Due to location - Own transport would be better suited. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Head Chef - Food Led Pub - Southampton £40k p/a

<h2>Senior Sous Chef - Fresh Food Pub (Live-In Available)</h2>📍 Beaulieu💷 £37,500 - £39,000 + Bonus + Tips (£5K-£8K)🏡 Live-in AvailableWe are on the lookout for a talented and driven Senior Sous Chef to join a busy, fresh food-led pub in the heart of Beaulieu. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment and is ready to step into a key leadership role.<hr /><h3>What's on offer:</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary of £37,500 - £39,000</li><li>Bonus scheme + £5,000-£8,000 in tips</li><li>Live-in accommodation available</li><li>48 hours per week, 5 days out of 7</li><li>A supportive, hands-on kitchen team in a well-established site</li></ul><hr /><h3>The Role:</h3>As Senior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to help drive the kitchen forward, maintaining high standards and delivering consistently excellent fresh food. You'll play a key role in leading the team, managing service, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.<hr /><h3>What we're looking for:</h3>✅ Strong Sous Chef experience in a busy fresh food pub or independent restaurant✅ Confident leading service and supporting junior chefs✅ Passion for quality, seasonal food✅ Organised, reliable, and able to perform under pressure✅ A team player with a positive, hands-on attitude<hr />This is an ideal role for a strong Sous Chef ready to step up or an experienced Senior Sous looking for a fresh challenge in a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen.<hr /><h3>Apply now</h3>If this sounds like your next move, click the Apply button below.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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