Sous Chef – Pulpo Negro
Pulpo Negro is looking for a dedicated and driven Sous Chef to join our award-winning kitchen. As a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, we champion creativity, seasonality, and bold flavours through modern tapas.
You'll support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, helping lead a passionate, close-knit team. This role involves ordering, stock control, food safety compliance, and mentoring junior chefs – all while maintaining the high standards our guests expect.
What we're looking for:
* Proven experience in a senior kitchen role
* A calm, hands-on leader who thrives in a busy, creative environment
* A keen eye for consistency, quality, and cleanliness
* Someone who brings energy and ideas to the team
What we offer:
* Work-life balance: Wednesday–Saturday working week, with 3 consecutive days off
* Time off that matters: Closed over Christmas and Bank Holidays
* Growth opportunities: Supplier visits, culinary courses & trips abroad
* Career progression: Be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* New Alresford SO24 9AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person