Sous Chef - Wareham

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Sandford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

60% off meals on shift

Free chef uniform and kitchen shoes

Optional live in accommodation

Clear path to Head Chef; Level 3"

Sustainability-focused benefits

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd is seeking an organised chef with supervisory experience to join the team at the Lulworth Cove Inn, part of the Hall & Woodhouse family on the Jurassic Coast. You will work to central specs for cooking and presentation with strict adherence to food safety and allergen rules.

The role includes a clear path to Head Chef, with development support and optional live-in accommodation. Expect a 5-day pattern, 14.50 per hour, and lifestyle perks like meal discounts and uniform

Qualifications

• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Able to supervise and run service when needed.
• Compliant with food safety and allergen rules.

Responsibilities

• Jump in and run service when needed.
• Maintain central specifications for cooking and presentation.
• Support development and act as a supportive team member.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervisory experience

Team player

Food safety

Allergen rules

Job description

• 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.

  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.

  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