
Junior Sous Chef
Salary: Subject to Experience
Location: West Dorset
Are you a talented junior sous or a CDP looking for your next challenge to elevate your culinary career in a vibrant and supportive
environment?
We are seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our wonderful team at a beautiful, busy country pub in Chedington, West Dorset. If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive on creating exceptional dining experiences and are eager to enhance your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.
About the Role
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes
using locally sourced ingredients. You'll be instrumental in menu development, ensuring
every dish is served to perfection. Your creativity and attention to detail will help maintain our pub's reputation for serving consistently delicious food and seasonal specials.
About the Client
Our client is an extremely popular, beautiful, family run country pub nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside known for its great food and great service. With a spacious dining area, and a beer garden boosting the best views in the West Country, they focus on serving honest locally sourced food, and are committed to professional and personal development.
Working Hours
5-day working week ( two days off)
Split shifts
45 hours per week
Key Duties
Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
Participate in menu planning and development
Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
Ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or experienced CDP
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Benefits
Live-in accommodation for the right candidate
Company pension
Discounted food

Hiring keeps slipping down the list. Ads bring more of the same. Agencies want a big percentage and still fire over CVs. Roles sit open. The team slows down. Costs creep up. You end up doing recruitment on top of the day job.
Kamro gives you a full recruitment department for a simple fixed fee. We run talent acquisition end to end for SMEs across the UK. Real outreach and headhunting, not just adverts. Shortlists in days, interviews booked, clear updates you can act on. Placement protection if a hire leaves. Prefer pay on hire? We offer a low fixed finder fee as well. Five star rated, transparent, and practical.
Overview of service
• Your own in house style team running search, sourcing, screening and interview booking
• Proactive headhunting plus targeted adverts to build the right pipeline fast
• Fixed fee campaigns with clear deliverables and simple reporting
• Optional low fixed finder fee if you prefer pay on hire
• Offer and start support, then placement protection for peace of mind
Ready to hire better without the percentage price tag or agency faff? Message us here or visit kamro.co.uk to get started.