Sous Chef - Path to Head Chef | Live-in Option + Tips

Lulworth Cove Inn; Wareham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip share

Meal discount

Uniform & shoes

Live-in option

Career development

Sustainability focus

Team culture

Head Chef pathway

Job summary

Lulworth Cove Inn in Wareham, England, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll help lead service, supervise junior staff, and ensure consistent quality across dishes while upholding central specs and high food-safety standards.

We offer £14.50 per hour with tips, optional live-in accommodation (£77.70 per week when available), and a clear path to Head Chef. Enjoy a supportive, friendly environment in a historic pub setting on the Jurassic Coast.

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 specs for cooking and presentation.
• Compliant with food safety and allergen rules.

Responsibilities

• Run service when needed and supervise junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain cooking to central specs for presentation and quality.
• Ensure food safety and allergen compliance across dishes.
• Support team development and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Allergen rules

Team player

Organisation

Job description

Lulworth Cove Inn in Wareham, England, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll help lead service, supervise junior staff, and ensure consistent quality across dishes while upholding central specs and high food-safety standards.

We offer £14.50 per hour with tips, optional live-in accommodation (£77.70 per week when available), and a clear path to Head Chef. Enjoy a supportive, friendly environment in a historic pub setting on the Jurassic Coast.