Hotel Sous Chef

Sous Chef
📍 Lyme Regis, Dorset
💷 £35,000 per year
📄 Permanent
🏠 Live-in available (£76 per week)
A well-established coastal hotel in Lyme Regis is recruiting a Sous Chef to join its professional kitchen brigade. Set within beautiful private gardens and enjoying magnificent views, the hotel offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with thoughtful service and a strong culinary reputation.
The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, oversee the Chef de Partie team, and ensure consistently high standards across service. This role suits an experienced Sous Chef looking to work in a quality-driven, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deputise for the Head Chef when required

* Brief the brigade on daily service requirements

* Ensure correct stock levels and quality standards

* Maintain discipline and fair treatment across the team

* Manage rotas, leave and attendance records

* Uphold all hygiene, safety and company procedures

* Oversee communication between kitchen and restaurant

* Check dishes for quality, presentation and temperature

* Support service timing on delicate dishes

* Deliver ongoing training and development to junior chefs

* Attend training courses and seminars as required

Key Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a hotel environment

* Background cooking to at least 1 Rosette standard

* Stable career progression

* Strong leadership and communication skills

* Calm and organised under pressure
This Sous Chef role offers stability, live-in accommodation, and the opportunity to work in a highly regarded Dorset coastal property.
Apply by email or phone.
CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).
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