Sous Chef – Busy Country Pub & Hotel – Heart of the New Forest Live-in available | Full-time | 5 days out of 7 We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team in a thriving country pub and adjoining hotel, nestled in the stunning New Forest. Our venue is a popular choice for weddings, events, and weekend getaways, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, seasonal food in a warm, welcoming setting. What you’ll be doing: Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a fast-paced kitchen Leading the team during busy service periods and maintaining high standards Helping to plan and prepare for weddings and special events Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met What we’re looking for: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a busy kitchen Ability to lead and motivate a team under pressure A passion for fresh, locally sourced food A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends and evenings What we offer: Live-in accommodation (if required) A supportive, friendly working environment Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities to be involved in creative menu planning and events If you're ready to take the next step in your career and enjoy working in a beautiful countryside location, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter. Would you like this version formatted for print, social media, or a job listing site (like Indeed)? You said: add ordering and managing food stock supporting the head chef to ensure a smooth run department ChatGPT said: Absolutely! Here's the updated job ad with your additions: Sous Chef – Busy Country Pub & Hotel – Heart of the New Forest Live-in available | Full-time | 5 days out of 7 We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team in a thriving country pub and adjoining hotel, nestled in the stunning New Forest. Our venue is a popular choice for weddings, events, and weekend getaways, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, seasonal food in a warm, welcoming setting. What you’ll be doing: Supporting the Head Chef to ensure a smooth-running kitchen Leading the team during busy service periods and maintaining high standards Assisting with ordering and managing food stock efficiently and cost-effectively Helping to plan and prepare for weddings and special events Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met What we’re looking for: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a busy kitchen Confidence in stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation Ability to lead and motivate a team under pressure A passion for fresh, locally sourced food A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends and evenings What we offer: Live-in accommodation (if required) A supportive, friendly working environment Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities to be involved in creative menu planning and events If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and enjoy working in a beautiful countryside location, we’d love to hear from you.