Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Billy Winter's Bar & Diner (DT4 9JZ)

Salary: £31,500 + Tronc & Paid Overtime
Hours: 45 hours per week, Wednesday-Sunday (Sociable hours averaged across high/low seasons)

Billy Winter's Bar & Diner is searching for an experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant beachside team as our current, long standing sous chef is moving into a different role within the company. Located right on the shores of Portland Harbour, we are a thriving beach bar & diner known for fresh local produce, seafood, and a street-food-inspired menu.

We're looking for a talented chef with a proven track record in a similar role-someone who can lead by example, maintain high standards, and bring passion and creativity to our kitchen.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will:

Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations
Inspire creativity and contribute to menu development
Prepare, cost and refine menu items
Maintain consistency through portion control and waste management
Manage stock and ordering
Complete company health & safety procedures and documentation
Lead service during busy, fast-paced periods
Uphold company values and represent the business positively
Plan resources, including rota management, deals, event offerings and menu changes
Support and develop the kitchen team to deliver outstanding service

A passion for local ingredients, fresh seasonal produce and seafood is essential, along with strong organisational skills and experience working in a high-pressure environment.

What We Offer

2 consecutive days off every week
Christmas period off every year - guaranteed time to rest and celebrate with loved ones.
Staff discount & complimentary meal per year at our sister site The Crab House Cafe
Paid overtime for all additional hours worked.
Generous share of tronc, reflecting our commitment to fairly rewarding every team member for their contribution.
Enhanced holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.
Industry-standard Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for staff & families
A supportive, family-run environment with opportunities to grow

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,500.00 per year

Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:
Chef: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person