Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Monday to Friday, No Late Nights!
Location: Salisbury
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday

Holt Engineering are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our client’s modern on-site restaurant in Salisbury — but this isn’t your typical hospitality role!

Forget split shifts and late-night finishes — this position offers you the creativity of a chef’s kitchen, without the usual hospitality pressures. You’ll be working in a stylish staff restaurant within a leading manufacturing business, serving complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon teas to employees and visitors.

From homemade soups and fresh deli dishes to baked goods and houmous, you’ll have the freedom to get creative and help design weekly menus featuring seasonal and on-trend ingredients.

What you’ll be doing as a Sous Chef:

• Preparing fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon service
• Creating menus, including allergy-friendly and seasonal options
• Ensuring all hygiene, health & safety, and food standards are met
• Assisting with stock management and taking the lead when required
• Delivering exceptional customer service and building great relationships with staff
• Supporting and training any catering staff as needed

What we’re looking for in a Sous Chef: 

• Previous experience as a Chef or Sous Chef
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and H&S regulations
• A creative, motivated approach and high attention to detail

What’s in it for you: 

• Monday to Friday only – enjoy your evenings and weekends!
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Free on-site parking and meals
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Employee discounts across local retailers
• Wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team culture

If you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for a refreshing change of pace — where you can still cook creative food but with better work-life balance — we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today, and Sam from Holt Engineering will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.