Sous Chef £40K OTE LIVE IN
We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Sous Chef to join the team at The Huntsman in the heart of Brockenhurst, New Forest.
About us
The Huntsman is a busy, food‑led pub with rooms, known for quality seasonal dishes, a strong grill offering, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a fantastic team, great kitchen, and exciting plans ahead, this is a brilliant opportunity for a Sous Chef ready to step up and make their mark.
What we’re looking for
* Passionate and driven Sous Chef
* Strong leadership skills and team development experience
* Fresh food background
* Someone who thrives in a busy, quality‑led kitchen
* Great organisational and communication skills
* Positive, hands‑on approach
The role
* Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen day‑to‑day
* Lead the team and service in the Head Chef’s absence
* Maintain high food standards and consistency
* Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
* Manage stock, GP and kitchen compliance
What we offer our Sous Chefs
* £40,000 OTE
* Live‑in accommodation available
* Tips & Tronc
* Company benefits with Young’s Pubs & Hotels
* Great work‑life balance in a stunning New Forest location
* Access to our Sous Chef – Head Chef development programme
* Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef
* Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme – gain a nationally recognised qualification
* Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
* Free meals
* 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
* Share save scheme
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days holiday per year
What we look for in a Sous Chef
We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chef you will:
* Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
* Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
* Be an active hands‑on chef with excellent communication skills
* Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
* Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
* Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
* Have a pro‑active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
Skills
* Menu Development
* Food Preparation
* Safe Food Handling
* Kitchen Safety
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