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 canapés
* 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
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.
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