Join the Mettricks Team – Sous Chef at Mettricks Portswood
Welcome to Mettricks – the home of speciality coffee in Southampton.
With five buzzing locations across West Quay, Lyndhurst, Woolston, Guildhall, and Portswood, we’ve built our reputation on serving up fresh, honest food and exceptional home-roasted coffee, all in beautifully designed spaces full of character and community.
We’re currently on the lookout for an experienced Sous Chefto join our amazing team at Mettricks Portswood.
Why Mettricks?
We don’t follow the rules — we’re here to redefine them. Whether it’s brunch, speciality coffee, or craft cocktails, we aim to set new standards in Southampton’s food and drink scene. As part of the Mettricks team, you’ll be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of independent hospitality in the city.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Brief summary of the role
As the Assistant Kitchen Manager, you support the Kitchen Manager in overseeing the kitchen team and daily operations. Your role is vital in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Your commitment to excellence and ability to motivate and develop team members will help drive the success of our kitchen operations.

The role would be best suited to an individual who can demonstrate:

• Support for Business Improvement: Assist in driving continuous improvement within the kitchen operations, with effective prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• People Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership qualities to motivate and guide the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and drink.
• Passion for Customer Service: Show a genuine passion for customer service, maintaining attention to detail in food and beverage quality.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrate the ability to build strong, meaningful relationships within the team, with excellent communication skills.
• Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and proactive approach to managing a varied workload.
• Commitment to Learning: Display a strong drive for continuous learning and development.
• Effective Communication: Engage in robust discussions for the benefit of the business, emphasising health, safety, and hygiene