Sous Chef, Move to Dorset, Accomodation Avaiable

Sous Chef — Dorset

This is a great role for a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef from a fine dining background who wants to work with some of the best produce in the UK and step away from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

You will join a small country hotel surrounded by rolling countryside, with seventeen thoughtfully designed rooms and a calm, intimate atmosphere. Guests come for the food as much as the setting. The kitchen is the centre of the experience. You will cook with produce that is local, seasonal, and often grown on the grounds. The menu changes with the landscape. Quality comes first.

You will enjoy this role if you care about flavour, provenance, and simple ingredients treated with respect.

What you will do

Lead the daily kitchen operation and run smooth servicesStep in for the Head Chef when neededCook refined evening dishes and relaxed daytime platesManage prep and kitchen organisationKeep the team focused and steady during busy periodsSupport and mentor a team of around ten chefs

What you bring

Proven Sous Chef/Junior Sous chef/Senior Chef de Partie experience at a similar standardA calm and structured way of workingStrong understanding of both fine dining and informal serviceClear knowledge of systems, costings, and prep planningConfidence to lead from the front and set high standardsA team-first attitude and comfort interacting with guests

The details

Salary: £42,000 to £50,000 depending on experienceBonus scheme targeting around ten percent plus service chargeFull driving licence required due to the rural setting

If you want to work with exceptional British produce and cook in a place that values craft over volume, you can apply here:
https://loumacountryhotel.co.uk/