Sous Chef, Dorset

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

Lead the daily kitchen operation and run service confidently

Support the Head Chef by managing service in their absence

Deliver refined evening dishes and casual daytime menus

Oversee prep, kitchen structure, and team organisation

Maintain consistency, calm, and control under pressure

Guide and mentor a small team of around ten chefs

What we’re looking for

Proven Sous Chef experience in a similar standard of kitchen

Hands-on, reliable, and organised approach

Strong understanding of both fine dining and relaxed service styles

Solid knowledge of kitchen systems, cost control, and prep management

A confident leader who sets high standards and leads by example

A team player who enjoys guest interaction and a down-to-earth culture

The details

Salary: £42,000–£50,000 depending on experience

Bonus scheme targeting around 10% and Service charge 

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.