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Sous Chef

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorset

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Sous Chef - £38,000 to £42,000 | Structured 48-hour week with genuine work life balance

We're recruiting for a Sous Chef opportunity within a well-established hospitality operation in Dorset, based in a unique multi-space venue combining restaurant dining, café service, and large-scale events. This is a fantastic chance to join a respected kitchen team delivering fresh, seasonal food in a setting known for its creativity, visitor engagement, and strong reputation across Dorset.

This Sous Chef role offers variety across restaurant service, daytime trade, and private functions, all within a supportive team environment that values consistency and quality.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

A salary of £38,000 to £42,000
A structured 48-hour working week (typically 2 long days and 3 daytime shifts)
Free parking on site
A strong focus on work life balance
The chance to work across restaurant, café, and events hospitality
A stable and growing operation with an excellent reputation in Dorset

Key Responsibilities:

As Sous Chef, you'll support the smooth running of a busy fresh-food kitchen delivering service across multiple hospitality spaces:

Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen leadership
Leading the team during service and maintaining consistency across all areas
Assisting with seasonal menu development using fresh ingredients
Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
Supporting stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
Helping deliver catering for events, private functions, and group bookings

What we're looking for:

To succeed as Sous Chef, you'll bring:

Experience working within a fresh-food kitchen environment
Confidence supporting a team across both restaurant and event service
A hands-on leadership style during busy services
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A passion for producing dishes from fresh ingredients rather than bought-in produceIf you're looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Dorset, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected hospitality team in a distinctive venue setting. Apply now to take the next step in Dorset.

Job Number │ KW(phone number removed)
 Location │ Dorset
 Role │ Sous Chef

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