Step into your first Head Chef role with strong progression and a waterfront kitchen.
We're looking for an ambitious Sous Chef in Chichester to join a stunning waterfront dining restaurant, working with the best fresh local fish and seasonal produce. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into your first Head Chef pathway, gaining leadership experience, developing menus, and progressing with the full support of an experienced executive chef.
Why apply / What's in it for you?
You'll enjoy:
Starting salary of £38,000, rising to £40,000 upon promotion to Head Chef
Clear progression pathway into your first Head Chef role
Overtime paid and supplier trips (vineyards, etc.)
Work-life balance with structured hours (café service finishing by 5pm when no events are scheduled)
Christmas Day closed (Boxing Day open)
Reduced winter hours
Waterfront dining environment
Fresh local fish and seasonal produce focus
Free staff parking and meals on shift
Friends and family discounts across all sites
Fun staff parties and a supportive team environment
Key Responsibilities
As Sous Chef, you will support the kitchen and develop into a leadership role:
Support and deputise for the Head Chef in all kitchen operations
Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff
Assist with menu planning and development, gaining more autonomy over time
Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
Support cost control, stock management, and ordering
Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
Work closely with management to deliver excellent service
What we're looking for:
We're looking for a driven Sous Chef ready to take the next step:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen
Ambition to progress into a Head Chef role
Passion for food and experience with fresh, high-quality produce
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong understanding of food costs, stock control, and waste reduction
Commitment to consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking to progress in Chichester and step towards your first Head Chef role, this is a brilliant opportunity. Apply now.
Job Number │ (phone number removed)
Location │ Chichester
Role │ Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year