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.