Sous Chef - Live in option

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Wareham; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Tips

Meal discounts (60% on shift)

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Limited is looking for a strong Sous Chef at the Lulworth Cove Inn, near Wareham, to lead kitchen service with consistency and care.

You’ll be part of a friendly, dog‑friendly pub on the Jurassic Coast, with a clear path to Head Chef and apprenticeship opportunities. Five days on, consistent hours, and supportive development await.

Qualifications

• An organised chef with supervisory experience who can run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Adheres to central specifications for cooking and presentation.
• Willing to manage food safety and allergen rules.
• Motivating team player who supports others' growth.
• Committed to sustainability and compliance.
• Seeking a long-term, secure role with growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen service during peak hours.
• Maintain high standards of cooking and presentation as per central specs.
• Oversee food safety and allergen controls.
• Support development and training of junior staff.
• Work with team to deliver consistent meals and vibes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Allergen rules

Team player

Job description

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

Fabulous Lulworth Cove Inn

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of incredible destination inns and set in the Natural World Heritage Site of Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast, the Lulworth Cove Inn is a stunning example of a friendly, quality English pub that we all know and love. Almost 400 years old, the inn was originally a mail stagecoach stop on the road from Wareham to get fresh horses and drop off mail for Lulworth Villagers, later it was a haven for the smugglers who brought ashore French lace, brandy and other contraband to sell to the good citizens of Lulworth. Today you’re guaranteed a warm welcome, we’re family and dog friendly as any great pub should be with a beautiful terrace, wood burners and great food.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really Looks After You

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

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips to boost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chef uniform 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 3 apprenticeship.
• Optional live‑in accommodation for £77.70 a week (when available).
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help you feel 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 supervisory experience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of the kitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player who enjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and really cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance and sustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role with a company that notices talent and hard work.

second, supervisor, kitchen manager, chef de partie, CDP