Sous Chef - Seaside Hotel Kitchen | Swanage, Dorset

Looking for your next step as a Sous Chef? Come join a historic seaside hotel in Swanage with seasonal menus, a relaxed coastal setting and a friendly, guest-first hospitality vibe.

Why this Sous Chef role stands out

Salary: £35,000 per year
Work 40 hours per week over 5 days - balanced rota
Opportunity to cook with fresh coastal and locally sourced produce, in a kitchen supplying both restaurant and hotel catering
Be part of a team serving a hotel with spa, pool, beach access and restaurant & bar facilities - offering a varied workload from hotel dining to events and spa guests

What you'll be doing

Supporting the Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes across restaurant, bar and guest dining services
Preparing and plating dishes with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail
Managing a kitchen section during service and supporting other sections as required
Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation
Contributing ideas for seasonal menus, specials and guest-focused dishes inspired by coastal and local ingredients

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up) in a busy hotel, restaurant or coastal hospitality environment
Skilled in high-volume service and quality food preparation
Strong teamwork, communication and organisation - comfortable working across different services (restaurant, bar, hotel guests)
A passion for good produce, seafood/coastal cuisine or locally inspired menus - appreciating what the location offers rather than standard chain-hotel food

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a scenic seaside hotel in Swanage - with great pay, variety, and honest hospitality - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now.
Job Role: Sous Chef
Location: Swanage, Dorset
Salary: £35,000

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