Sous Chef - Andover

Job Title: Sous Chef
Establishment: Gastro Pub
Location: Near Andover
Salary: Up to £34,000 + TRONC (estimated extra £6k+ per year)

About the Company

Our client owns a collection of premium, unique pubs across Southern England, known for their high-quality, locally sourced ingredients served in welcoming, characterful settings. With a focus on fresh, expertly crafted pub food, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their growing team at an exciting time.

They’re big enough to provide structure and support, but small enough to treat you like family. With a strong, friendly, and hands-on team culture, they’re looking for passionate and committed individuals to grow with them.

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running a high-performing kitchen. This role is perfect for someone with strong kitchen experience who is ready to step up, take ownership, and thrive in a busy, quality-driven environment.

You’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding dishes, training junior chefs, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations — all while maintaining high standards and bringing creativity to the table.

If you’re ready to make your mark in a supportive, food-loving company, we’d love to hear from you.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Support Leadership: Work closely with the Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and uphold the pub’s reputation for top-quality food.

• Food Preparation: Create and assist with high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

• Kitchen Standards: Ensure all food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained at the highest level.

• Team Development: Help train, mentor, and support junior team members.

• Stock and Ordering: Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management.

• Efficiency: Maintain excellent organisation in a fast-paced kitchen, helping to drive consistency and smooth service.

• Dietary Requirements: Ensure all meals meet allergen and dietary guidelines.

Sous Chef Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Chef de Partie ready to step up

• A passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality presentation

• Calm, confident communicator and team player

• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen best practices

• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture

• Right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: Up to £34,000 + TRONC (estimated £6k+ annually)

• Accommodation: Live-in options may be available – ask us for details

• Discounts: 33% off meals for you and up to 6 guests; 33% off hotel stays, plus 20% off for friends & family

• Progression: Clear development opportunities and structured training programs

• Lifestyle Perks: Access to 5,000+ lifestyle discounts via the Lifestyle Card

• Extras: Long-service awards, referral bonuses (up to £1000), and more

If you're a skilled chef who thrives in a positive kitchen and wants to work with fresh ingredients in a supportive, expanding company — this could be your next step.

Pineapple Recruitment is recruiting for this position on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.