Sous Chef

Sous Chef - £31,000 plus service charge at a quality hotel near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Are you an experienced chef who enjoys leading from the front and delivering consistently high-quality food? This Sous Chef opportunity near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire offers a 42-hour contract, excellent benefits and genuine career development within a supportive kitchen team.

What's in it for you?

£14.18 per hour
Approximately £31,000 per year based on contracted hours
Service charge in addition to your basic pay
Permanent 42-hour contract
Five days out of seven
Training and career development from day one
Discounts on stays, food and drink across the wider group
Discounted leisure membership
Free virtual GP service
24/7 wellbeing support
Company pension scheme
Social events and employee recognition awards
Career opportunities across a growing hospitality group
A fantastic coastal location near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Your new role

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef and help manage the daily kitchen operation. Based near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, you'll lead the hotel kitchen during busy services while supporting food quality, cost control and team development.

You will:

Lead and support the kitchen team during service
Maintain consistently high standards of food and presentation
Assist with menu planning and dish development
Manage ordering, stock rotation and wastage
Monitor food costs and support kitchen profitability
Coach, motivate and develop team members
Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP and allergen standards
Promote sustainable working practices
Work closely with the front-of-house team
Step up and lead the kitchen when required

What we're looking for

The successful Sous Chef will have at least three years' experience within a quality hotel, restaurant or similar fresh-food environment.

You'll also need:

A recognised culinary qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher
Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge
Experience with menu costing and kitchen financial controls
Confidence leading and developing a team
A calm and organised approach during busy services
Creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for quality food
The existing right to live and work in the UK

Experienced Senior Chef de Parties who are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.

If this Sous Chef role near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49218 / INDCHEFS

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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