Sous Chef – The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay Hotel 

Offering free surf lessons, on-site parking, team discounts and a monthly tip share.

Watergate Bay offers more than just a kitchen. It’s a place to take your culinary career to new heights.

That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have. Everything we do is rooted in warmth, confidence and care — with sustainability and community firmly at our heart. 

It’s what sets Watergate Bay apart from other hotels and drives us to find extraordinary talent to join us.

Our Sous Chef role 

For whiling away easy hours, The Beach Hut is a place to take a break from the surf, breathe deep and surround yourself with good food and great company.

Reporting to our Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play an important role in delivering an exceptional guest experience through consistently high standards of food preparation and service. Working closely with our Head Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll also support stock ordering, prepare, cook, and portion dishes, while setting a positive example for our junior chefs to follow.

This full-time position offers a 40-hour workweek, with all the benefits of working within our greater Watergate Bay Hotel team.

What you’ll be responsible for 

• Supporting our Executive Chef and Head Chef in the organisation and control of kitchen operations. 
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the hotel’s standards of quality and consistency. 
• Deputising in the absence of our Executive Chef and managing the kitchen. 
• Assisting our Executive Chef in organising, supervising, and steering the kitchen operation, ensuring team fulfil their duties to the hotel's standards. 
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and personal presentation. 
• Ensuring all kitchen procedures and schedules are followed, including daily checks and temperature logs. 
• Collaborating with our Executive Chef and General Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits. 
• Preparing for service in line with projected demand. 
• Monitoring and checking the work of all chefs. 
• Supporting with stock organisation and replenishment as needed. 
• Ensuring smooth running of kitchen and back-of-house areas. 
• Carrying out food preparation, storage and service tasks efficiently. 
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment always. 

You’ll also 

• Help to ensure a safe environment for both staff and guests and following company Health and Safety policies and procedures. 
• Follow preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products (stored at the correct temperature). 
• Promote our shared responsibility to look after our team and planet. 

What you’ll be sharing with us 

• Experience at Sous Chef level, or readiness to step up 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records 
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously 
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) as a minimum 
• A Food Hygiene certification 
• A genuine passion for food, particularly local and seasonal produce 
• Flexibility with working hours and shift patterns 
• A team-focused, supportive approach 
• Strong attention to detail and high personal standards 
• The ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment 
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop 
• Professional presentation and a guest-focused mindset 

Why us? 

Watergate Bay is a place for connection, for freedom, for everyone. Join the team and you’ll be working on one of the UK’s most striking beaches, where the ocean is a constant source of inspiration. 

You’ll be part of a values-led business that cares deeply about its people, its place and its future — and a team that’s committed to doing things differently. 

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including discounted stays, food and drink, spa treatments, surf experiences, and social events throughout the year. 

From hands-on training to time spent by the sea, we’re committed to helping you grow, refine your craft and thrive in the kitchen. 

Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come.

Sous Chef – The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay Hotel 

Offering free surf lessons, on-site parking, team discounts and a monthly tip share.

Watergate Bay offers more than just a kitchen. It’s a place to take your culinary career to new heights.

That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have. Everything we do is rooted in warmth, confidence and care — with sustainability and community firmly at our heart. 

It’s what sets Watergate Bay apart from other hotels and drives us to find extraordinary talent to join us.

Our Sous Chef role 

For whiling away easy hours, The Beach Hut is a place to take a break from the surf, breathe deep and surround yourself with good food and great company.

Reporting to our Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play an important role in delivering an exceptional guest experience through consistently high standards of food preparation and service. Working closely with our Head Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll also support stock ordering, prepare, cook, and portion dishes, while setting a positive example for our junior chefs to follow.

This full-time position offers a 40-hour workweek, with all the benefits of working within our greater Watergate Bay Hotel team.

What you’ll be responsible for 

• Supporting our Executive Chef and Head Chef in the organisation and control of kitchen operations. 
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the hotel’s standards of quality and consistency. 
• Deputising in the absence of our Executive Chef and managing the kitchen. 
• Assisting our Executive Chef in organising, supervising, and steering the kitchen operation, ensuring team fulfil their duties to the hotel's standards. 
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and personal presentation. 
• Ensuring all kitchen procedures and schedules are followed, including daily checks and temperature logs. 
• Collaborating with our Executive Chef and General Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits. 
• Preparing for service in line with projected demand. 
• Monitoring and checking the work of all chefs. 
• Supporting with stock organisation and replenishment as needed. 
• Ensuring smooth running of kitchen and back-of-house areas. 
• Carrying out food preparation, storage and service tasks efficiently. 
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment always. 

You’ll also 

• Help to ensure a safe environment for both staff and guests and following company Health and Safety policies and procedures. 
• Follow preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products (stored at the correct temperature). 
• Promote our shared responsibility to look after our team and planet. 

What you’ll be sharing with us 

• Experience at Sous Chef level, or readiness to step up 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records 
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously 
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) as a minimum 
• A Food Hygiene certification 
• A genuine passion for food, particularly local and seasonal produce 
• Flexibility with working hours and shift patterns 
• A team-focused, supportive approach 
• Strong attention to detail and high personal standards 
• The ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment 
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop 
• Professional presentation and a guest-focused mindset 

Why us? 

Watergate Bay is a place for connection, for freedom, for everyone. Join the team and you’ll be working on one of the UK’s most striking beaches, where the ocean is a constant source of inspiration. 

You’ll be part of a values-led business that cares deeply about its people, its place and its future — and a team that’s committed to doing things differently. 

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including discounted stays, food and drink, spa treatments, surf experiences, and social events throughout the year. 

From hands-on training to time spent by the sea, we’re committed to helping you grow, refine your craft and thrive in the kitchen. 

Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come.