Sous Chef

5 days ago

Poole BH AS, United Kingdom Dine Contract Catering Full time £14,000 - £20,000 per year

Sous Chef

Location: Poole

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm

Hourly rate: £ £16.00 per hour, depending on experience

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We're looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food – someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Head Chef/Chef Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that's full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from wholesome grab and go to elegant plated dishes.
  • Stay curious – help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
  • Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
  • Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
  • Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
  • Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

What you'll bring to the table

  • A confident Sous with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
  • A love for food that's both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
  • Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
  • Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
  • A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
  • Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Our secret ingredient - our people

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength

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