Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Sherborne is seeking a Sous Chef for a busy multi-space hospitality venue, providing restaurant dining, café service and events experiences. You will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen during service and help develop seasonal menus using fresh ingredients.

This role offers a structured 48-hour week, a salary of £38,000 to £42,000, free on-site parking and a clear work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef within a fresh-food kitchen environment.
• Hands-on leadership during busy services.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 bookings.

Skills

Fresh-food kitchen

Team leadership

Menu development

Job description

Sous Chef - £38,000 to £42,000 | 48-hour week & genuine work-life balance

Sous 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 reputation

Key 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 bookings

What 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.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDREGINALBOMO

Location │ Sherborne

Role │ Sous Chef