Sous Chef

TieTalent; Swanage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment seeks a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Swanage. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while showcasing your creativity and leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. If you are passionate about food and eager to contribute to an ambitious kitchen, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary and tips

Opportunities for training and career development

Positive working culture

Creative input into menus

Staff meals on shift

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership skills and calm under pressure.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver dishes to the highest standards.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Are you a passionate, motivated chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Were on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef to join our energetic team and help drive excellence in our kitchen. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, ambitious, and fast-paced hospitality environment where creativity, collaboration, and quality shine.

What Youll Be Doing

As Sous Chef, youll be second-in-command in the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth service, high standards, and inspiring food that keeps our guests coming back.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and delivering a variety of dishes to the highest standards of quality and presentation

• Leading, motivating, and mentoring junior kitchen staff

• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are followed at all times

• Contributing to menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings

• Managing stock control and placing supplier orders as needed

• Supporting the Head Chef with rota planning and labour management

• Championing a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment

About You

Youll thrive in this role if you have:

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or hospitality setting

• Strong leadership skills and a calm, confident presence under pressure

• A deep passion for food and a strong eye for detail

• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations

• Great communication skills and a team-first attitude

• A desire to learn, grow, and be part of something exciting

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and tips

• Opportunities for training and career development

• A positive, people-first working culture

• Creative input into our evolving menus

• Staff meals on shift

• A chance to be part of a growing business with ambition

If you're ready to bring energy, creativity, and leadership to the kitchen, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and become a key part of a team where your passion and skills will truly shine.

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