Sous Chef - Southampton About Us Part of the award-winning Harbour Hotels collection, Southampton Harbour Hotel is a five-star, design-led property located in Ocean Village. Alongside our destination restaurant The Jetty and HarBAR on 6th, we operate a busy and well-established Meetings & Events business, delivering weddings, conferences and private events year-round. The Role We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the leadership of our Meetings & Events kitchen. This is a high-volume, fast-paced operation where consistency, organisation and strong teamwork are key. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a central role in delivering events to a high standard while supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Key responsibilities: Support the delivery of high-quality food across weddings, conferences and events Assist in leading, organising and developing the M&E kitchen brigade Deliver multiple service styles including plated, buffets and canap s Maintain strong control over food cost, labour and wastage Support smooth communication with Sales and Operations for event execution Drive standards, consistency and attention to detail across all services About You Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a high-volume environment Organised, hands-on and leads by example Calm and structured under pressure Good understanding of kitchen financials and cost control Passionate about delivering quality at scale and developing a team What We Offer Competitive pay rates Career progression within the Harbour Hotels group Ongoing training and development Hotel stays and F&B discounts across the group Access to benefits and discount platform Employee Assistance Programme Meals on duty Apply If you are a Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being part of a team delivering consistently high standards, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.