Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Lead with Creativity at a Luxury Farm-to-Fork Retreat | Bridport

Ready to shape your own path in a kitchen built on sustainability, creativity and care? Join a luxury retreat in Bridport, where your ideas, leadership, and passion for local produce will help deliver an exceptional dining experience with a true sense of place.

Why apply for this role?

This is more than a kitchen job - it's a chance to help define a food philosophy centred around sustainability, foraged ingredients, and a genuine farm-to-fork approach. You'll also be supported on your professional journey with clear opportunities to progress.

• £34,000 - £42,000 annual salary

• Private Medical Insurance

• Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Enhanced Annual Leave package

• Life Assurance

• Performance Related Annual Bonus Scheme

What you'll be doing:

As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in delivering a hyper-seasonal, ingredient-led menu. You'll take creative ownership in the kitchen while fostering a positive, collaborative culture across a small but highly committed team. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the team through service with consistency and calm

• Supporting the Head Chef in day-to-day operations, ordering and planning

• Taking charge of menu items and specials using local, foraged and homegrown ingredients

• Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards

• Helping nurture a team culture rooted in respect, learning, and pride

• Being part of a retreat-wide ethos focused on sustainability, quality and guest experience

What we're looking for:

We're searching for a talented individual who wants to grow with the role and contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven kitchen. You'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in quality kitchens

• A deep interest in sustainability, locality, and seasonality

• Creativity and passion for crafting thoughtful, honest dishes

• A supportive leadership style with strong communication skills

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota

If you're ready to lead with purpose and creativity - while working in tune with nature - this is your next step.

Apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number ¦ SC9060825AHLocation ¦ BridportRole ¦ Sous Chef

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