Sous Chef – Immediate Start
We’re looking for a hands-on, enthusiastic Sous Chef and/or an experienced CDP to join our small, friendly team.
Our food is all about fresh, seasonal, local produce but not fussy dishes.
What you’ll do:
- Work with our Head Chef to deliver delicious, seasonal food for the pub.
- Run shifts, keep service smooth, and lead the team when the Head Chef’s off.
- Develop growing events business.
- Develop outdoor fire kitchen and Pizza offering
- Keep standards high – from presentation to hygiene.
- Help with ordering, stock, and prep.
- Bring fresh ideas and get involved in creating new dishes and menus.
- Support and train junior chefs.
What we offer:
- Tips and bonuses
- Live-in accommodation possible.
- 2 days off a week (we aim for them to be together).
- 28 days holiday + birthday off.
- Free meals on shift & staff discounts.
- Chance to shape our food offering and grow with us.
You’ll be:
- Positive, reliable, and happy to get stuck in.
- Experienced in a busy kitchen (5+ years preferred).
- Passionate about seasonal food.
- Ready to take on more responsibility.
If you’re up for great food, good people, and being part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Near Shaftesbury, Dorset (live-in available)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shaftesbury SP7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
