Sous Chef: Fresh Kitchen Lead, 48-Hour Week (Sherborne)

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

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.