Sous Chef – Pulpo Negro
Pulpo Negro is looking for a dedicated and driven Sous Chef to join our award-winning kitchen. As a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, we champion creativity, seasonality, and bold flavours through modern tapas.
You’ll support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, helping lead a passionate, close-knit team. This role involves ordering, stock control, food safety compliance, and mentoring junior chefs – all while maintaining the high standards our guests expect.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in a senior kitchen role
- A calm, hands-on leader who thrives in a busy, creative environment
- A keen eye for consistency, quality, and cleanliness
- Someone who brings energy and ideas to the team
What we offer:
- Work-life balance: Wednesday–Saturday working week, with 3 consecutive days off
- Time off that matters: Closed over Christmas and Bank Holidays
- Growth opportunities: Supplier visits, culinary courses & trips abroad
- Career progression: Be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Alresford SO24 9AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
