Sherborne
Sous Chef - £38,000 to £42,000 | 48-hour week & genuine work-life balanceSous Chef role offering variety, stability, and a great location in Sherborne with easy commutes We're recruiting for a Sous Chef opportunity in Sherborne, set within a unique multi-space hospitality venue. This site offers a mix of restaurant dining, café service, and large-scale events, giving any Sous Chef excellent variety and exposure. Located in Sherborne, the venue is a short drive from Yeovil and within around 30-40 minutes of both Dorchester and Weymouth, making it an accessible and appealing place to work. This Sous Chef position is ideal for a chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal food while being part of a supportive and well-structured kitchen team. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll enjoy: • A salary of £38,000 to £42,000, • A structured 48-hour working week (typically 2 long days and 3 daytime shifts), • Free on-site parking, • A genuine focus on work-life balance, • The opportunity to work across restaurant, café, and events hospitality, • A stable and growing operation with a strong reputationKey Responsibilities: As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen: • Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, • Lead the team during service and ensure consistency across all areas, • Assist with developing seasonal menus using fresh ingredients, • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene, • Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation, • Help deliver catering for events, private functions, and group bookingsWhat we're looking for: To succeed as a Sous Chef, you'll bring: • Experience as a chef within a fresh-food kitchen environment, • Confidence supporting both restaurant and event service, • A hands-on approach to leadership during busy services, • Strong organisation and attention to detail, • A genuine passion for cooking from fresh ingredients If you're looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Sherborne, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected team in a well-connected Sherborne location, easily commutable from Yeovil, Dorchester, and Weymouth. Apply now to take the next step in your chef career. Job Number 935428 / INDREGINALBOMO Location Sherborne Role Sous Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Stacey C.Active 5 years ago