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 xsngvjr 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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