Junior Sous Chef - Fixed Term
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Hilton scores A on the Alion truth index.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position until October 2027
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Junior Sous Chef atHilton Southampton Utilita Bowl, you’re not just leading daily kitchen operations - you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
- Competitive pay - £15.66 per hour, with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
- Incredible travel perks - Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
- Food and beverage discounts - Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
- Free meals on duty - Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
- High street discounts - Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
- Mental health resources - Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Crisis Concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
- Career development opportunities - Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth.
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Lead the culinary team: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with a focus on Food & Beverage outlets
- Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and managing service
- Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
- Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations
- Provide administrative support: Assist with stock take management, ordering, and scheduling
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.