Overview
Sous Chef – Dorset
We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join a food-led country hotel in Dorset.
It’s a boutique operation with 17 rooms and around 40 guests at full capacity. The kitchen has become the heart of the business, serving high-end evening meals alongside relaxed, farm-to-fork food during the day. Produce is seasonal, local, and often grown on-site, so this role suits someone who enjoys working with ingredients that speak for themselves and is passionate about seasonal fresh produce.
What you do
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Lead the daily kitchen operation and run service confidently
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Support the Head Chef by managing service in their absence
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Deliver refined evening dishes and casual daytime menus
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Oversee prep, kitchen structure, and team organisation
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Maintain consistency, calm, and control under pressure
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Guide and mentor a small team of around ten chefs
What we’re looking for
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Proven Sous Chef experience in a similar standard of kitchen
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Hands-on, reliable, and organised approach
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Strong understanding of both fine dining and relaxed service styles
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Solid knowledge of kitchen systems, cost control, and prep management
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A confident leader who sets high standards and leads by example
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A team player who enjoys guest interaction and a down-to-earth culture
The details
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Salary: £42,000–£50,000 depending on experience
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Bonus scheme targeting around 10% and Service charge
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Must have a full driving licence due to the location of the site
If you want to work with the best seasonal British produce, cook in a restaurant that values quality over quantity, and be part of something truly special, apply today.
Job Tenure: Permanent
