Sous Chef – Monday to Friday, No Late Nights!
Location: Salisbury
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday
Holt Engineering are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our client’s modern on-site restaurant in Salisbury — but this isn’t your typical hospitality role!
Forget split shifts and late-night finishes — this position offers you the creativity of a chef’s kitchen, without the usual hospitality pressures. You’ll be working in a stylish staff restaurant within a leading manufacturing business, serving complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon teas to employees and visitors.
From homemade soups and fresh deli dishes to baked goods and houmous, you’ll have the freedom to get creative and help design weekly menus featuring seasonal and on-trend ingredients.
What you’ll be doing as a Sous Chef:
Preparing fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon service
Creating menus, including allergy-friendly and seasonal options
Ensuring all hygiene, health & safety, and food standards are met
Assisting with stock management and taking the lead when required
Delivering exceptional customer service and building great relationships with staff
Supporting and training any catering staff as neededWhat we’re looking for in a Sous Chef:
Previous experience as a Chef or Sous Chef
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
Strong organisational and communication skills
Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and H&S regulations
A creative, motivated approach and high attention to detailWhat’s in it for you:
Monday to Friday only – enjoy your evenings and weekends!
24 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
Free on-site parking and meals
Enhanced pension scheme
Employee discounts across local retailers
Wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team cultureIf you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for a refreshing change of pace — where you can still cook creative food but with better work-life balance — we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today, and Sam from Holt Engineering will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity