Looking for your next Sous Chef role? Earn £35,360 a year, work 40 hours per week and enjoy the opportunity to help develop a kitchen team in a lovely fresh-food bistro.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a welcoming bistro in central Fareham. Serving fresh food across breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an established Head Chef and Chef de Partie, helping to maintain high standards and support the continued development of the kitchen.
With a 40-hour working week and a rota-based shift pattern, this role offers variety throughout the week. The central location also makes it a convenient option for those relying on public transport.
Why apply? What's in it for you?
You'll enjoy:
£35,360 annual salary
40 hours per week
A varied shift pattern, with shifts typically falling between 08:00-16:00 or 13:00-21:00
The opportunity to work with fresh, quality ingredients in a lovely bistro setting
The chance to work alongside an established Head Chef and Chef de Partie
An opportunity to help grow and develop the kitchen team
A central Fareham location with convenient public transport links
Key Responsibilities
As Sous Chef, you'll play an important role in supporting the Head Chef and ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch and dinner
Working closely with the Chef de Partie to maintain consistent food standards
Supporting, training and motivating the wider kitchen team
Helping develop menus and improve kitchen operations where required
Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Monitoring stock levels, assisting with ordering and minimising food waste
Ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for each service
Maintaining high standards during busy services while keeping the team motivated
What we're looking for
We're looking for a confident, hands-on Chef who enjoys working with fresh food and can bring strong leadership skills to an established kitchen team. Ideally, you'll have:
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen position
Experience working in a fresh-food restaurant or bistro environment
Strong cooking skills and a passion for producing quality dishes
The ability to support and develop other members of the kitchen team
Excellent organisation and time management
A good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain high standards
A positive, reliable and hands-on approach
Flexibility to work Wednesday to Sunday, including weekends and Bank Holidays where required
Ready for your next step?
If you're looking for your next Sous Chef opportunity in Fareham, this is a great chance to earn £35,360 per year while taking on an important role in a fresh-food bistro. If you're passionate about good food, enjoy working as part of a team and are ready to help develop a kitchen, Apply now to find out more!
Job Number │ 49208 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Fareham
Role │ Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£35360.00 - £35360.00 per year