Eastleigh
Sous Chef Don Smash Locations: Winchester and Eastleigh Salary: £33,000 per annum Company: Taste the World Hospitality Contract: Full-time, permanent Don Smash is looking for a skilled, reliable and motivated Sous Chef to support our kitchen operations across our Winchester and Eastleigh locations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in delivering consistently great food and can help lead and develop the wider kitchen team. As the role involves working across more than one location, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle . Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chefs absence. Prepare and deliver food to Don Smash recipes and presentation standards. Maintain consistency, quality and speed during busy services. Support with kitchen rotas, stock control, ordering and waste management. Ensure all food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures are followed. Complete and maintain all required kitchen records and compliance checks. Train, support and motivate chefs and kitchen team members. Monitor portion control, food costs and kitchen efficiency. Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment. Work flexibly across the Winchester and Eastleigh locations. Complete all mandatory company training within the required timescales. About You You will: Have previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to progress. Be confident leading a kitchen team during service. Be organised, dependable and able to work under pressure. Have strong food safety and allergen awareness. Take pride in consistency, presentation and customer satisfaction. Be flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. What We Offer A salary of £33,000 per annum . The opportunity to work across two growing Don Smash locations. Training and development opportunities within Taste the World Hospitality. The opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow. A supportive, people-focused working environment. At Taste the World Hospitality, we believe that amazing people make amazing places . We are looking for someone who will bring energy, leadership and pride to the Don Smash kitchen team. TPBN1_UKCT