Sous Chef - £38,000 to £42,000 | 48-hour week & genuine work-life balance
Sous Chef role offering variety, stability, and a great location in Sherborne with easy commutes

We're recruiting for a Sous Chef opportunity in Sherborne, set within a unique multi-space hospitality venue. This site offers a mix of restaurant dining, café service, and large-scale events, giving any Sous Chef excellent variety and exposure. Located in Sherborne, the venue is a short drive from Yeovil and within around 30-40 minutes of both Dorchester and Weymouth, making it an accessible and appealing place to work.

This Sous Chef position is ideal for a chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal food while being part of a supportive and well-structured kitchen team.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

• A salary of £38,000 to £42,000
• A structured 48-hour working week (typically 2 long days and 3 daytime shifts)
• Free on-site parking
• A genuine focus on work-life balance
• The opportunity to work across restaurant, café, and events hospitality
• A stable and growing operation with a strong reputation

Key Responsibilities:

As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen:

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Lead the team during service and ensure consistency across all areas
• Assist with developing seasonal menus using fresh ingredients
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
• Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Help deliver catering for events, private functions, and group bookings

What we're looking for:

To succeed as a Sous Chef, you'll bring:

• Experience as a chef within a fresh-food kitchen environment
• Confidence supporting both restaurant and event service
• A hands-on approach to leadership during busy services
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A genuine passion for cooking from fresh ingredients

If you're looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Sherborne, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected team in a well-connected Sherborne location, easily commutable from Yeovil, Dorchester, and Weymouth. Apply now to take the next step in your chef career.

Job Number 935428 / INDREGIONALBOMO
Location Sherborne
Role Sous Chef

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