Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Wareham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £43,000 package

Free meals on duty

Hotel room discounts and F&B discounts

Discounts across hotels and cottages

Free parking

Excellent training and progression

Accommodation available

Hospitality Action support

Social events

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Wareham is recruiting a skilled Sous Chef to join a prestigious fine-dining kitchen. You will lead a talented team, contribute to menu development, and deliver consistently high-quality dishes in a brand-new kitchen environment.

The role offers an excellent package up to 43,000 pounds (38,000 base with up to 5,000 tronc), plus benefits such as free meals on duty, parking, accommodation on request, and strong training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine-dining kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Experience leading and supporting a kitchen team.
• Commutable from Bournemouth, Poole, and Weymouth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Help develop and evolve the menu.
• Produce consistently high-quality fine-dining dishes.
• Maintain excellent standards across food preparation and service.
• Work 48 hours per week across a mix of split and straight shifts.

Skills

Fine dining

Team leadership

Menu development

High standards

Job description

Sous Chef - Up to £43,000 + Excellent Benefits | Wareham

Join a stunning fine-dining kitchen and take the next step in your career as a Sous Chef, with an excellent package and the opportunity to develop your skills in a beautiful setting.

If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious hotel in Wareham, where you'll be part of a talented kitchen team delivering consistently high-quality fine dining. With a brand-new kitchen, excellent development opportunities and accommodation available if required, this is a fantastic role for a chef who wants to progress their career.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• Up to £43,000 package (£38,000 basic + up to £5,000 tronc)
• Work in an enviable, modern kitchen environment
• Enjoy free meals while on duty
• Benefit from discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage
• Access discounts across other hotels and cottages
• Free parking available
• Excellent training, qualifications and career progression
• Accommodation can be arranged if relocating
• Access to Hospitality Action support
• Regular company social events

Key Responsibilities

As Sous Chef, you'll play an important role in maintaining the high standards of the kitchen while supporting the wider team.

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team
• Help develop and evolve the menu
• Produce consistently high-quality fine-dining dishes
• Maintain excellent standards across food preparation and service
• Work 48 hours per week across a mixture of split and straight shifts

What we're looking for

You’ll be an experienced chef with a passion for delivering exceptional food and a strong background in fine dining.

• Previous experience working in a fine-dining kitchen
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail
• Experience leading and supporting a kitchen team
• A genuine passion for high-quality food
• Commutable from Bournemouth, Poole, and Weymouth

If you're ready to take your next step as a Sous Chef in Wareham, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF

Location │ Wareham

Role │ Sous Chef