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 RoleWe 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
- 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
- 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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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.
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