Sous Chef — Dorset

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 services
• Step in for the Head Chef when needed
• Cook refined evening dishes and relaxed daytime plates
• Manage prep and kitchen organisation
• Keep the team focused and steady during busy periods
• Support and mentor a team of around ten chefs

What you bring

• Proven Sous Chef experience at a similar standard
• A calm and structured way of working
• Strong understanding of both fine dining and informal service
• Clear knowledge of systems, costings, and prep planning
• Confidence to lead from the front and set high standards
• A team-first attitude and comfort interacting with guests

The details

• Salary: £42,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme targeting around ten percent plus service charge
• Full 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/