Sous Chef - Live in option

The Crown Hotel, Blandford; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

60% off meals on shift

Chef uniform provided

Job summary

The Crown Hotel, Blandford is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to support and lead the kitchen team. You’ll help deliver great food and vibes with consistent hours and a strong work‑life balance. The role offers live‑in accommodation at £77.70 per week when available, plus £14.50 per hour and tips.

You’ll work with a friendly team, develop under a clear career path, and have opportunities for apprenticeship routes while staying aligned with company standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a busy kitchen and able to run service when needed.
• Proficient with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen handling.
• Motivating, supportive team player who helps others grow.
• Compliant with kitchen standards and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high‑quality service.
• Run service in the Head Chef's absence and manageworkflow during peak times.
• Ensure cooking and plating meet central specifications with no variations.
• Oversee food safety, allergen controls and kitchen admin tasks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety & allergen rules

Team leadership

Job description

Premium pub - Live in available + £14.50 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

Fabulous Georgian Coaching Inn

Just a stones throw from the brewery in Blandford Forum, The Crown is reportedly the oldest inn in Dorset and has been a residence since the 10th Century. The Inn joined the Hall and Woodhouse family in 1931 and in 2017 the company spent over £3 million on refurbishing the bedrooms, bar and dining room, resurrecting the beautiful Georgian Coaching Inn to its former splendor. With 27 well-appointed bedrooms, some with Georgian theming, a beautiful outside patio, a separate dining room and further pantry and common room seating areas, the inn is very much the focal point of the town. The separate Sealy Suite offers a private function room ideal for weddings, celebrations, functions and events making the place buzz all year around.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really LooksAfter You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership teamand are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keepdelivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 dayson, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips toboost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chefuniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits,with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development,including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3apprenticeship.
• Optional live‑in accommodation for £77.70 a week (when available).
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help youfeel at home from day one, we're a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You'll Fit Right In If you're:

• An organised chef with supervisoryexperience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cookingtechniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of thekitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player whoenjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen andreally cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance andsustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role witha company that notices talent and hard work.