Senior Sous Chef – £40,000 + Share of Tips – Live in Accommodation Available Join a luxury country hotel with a 2 Rosette restaurant and fantastic career benefits!
Are you an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a prestigious hotel kitchen? This is an exciting opportunity to join a beautiful, historic hotel near Sudbury, where exceptional food, fresh ingredients and outstanding guest experiences are at the heart of everything.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering an excellent food offering, developing the kitchen team and maintaining high standards. With a 2 Rosette restaurant, fantastic staff benefits and ongoing development opportunities, this is a brilliant opportunity to progress your career in near Sudbury.
Why apply / What’s in it for you?
- £40,000 salary plus a share of the tips
- Live in accommodation available
- Complimentary golf at a sister hotel
- 28 days’ annual leave
- 50% off food in all the group’s hotel restaurants
- Discounted bed and breakfast stays at any of the group’s hotels from just £50 per room, per night
- 50% off spa treatments and discounted products
- Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts to help you save on everyday purchases
- Company pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in running the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food standards and ensuring a smooth and efficient service.
- Support the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food
- Plan and coordinate kitchen operations alongside senior management
- Coach and develop the team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
- Support recruitment, training and the ongoing development of team members
- Control costs and drive profitability through effective stock and menu management
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen team, front of house and guests
- Maintain high standards of food quality and service during busy periods
- Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently excellent results
- Support junior team members during preparation and service
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a passionate Chef with strong leadership skills, excellent organisation and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding food.
- Experience working in an AA Rosette-awarded establishment
- Confidence working across all kitchen sections, including food preparation
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A commitment to the highest standards of food quality, preparation and presentation
- Understanding of food costs, kitchen operations and guest satisfaction
- The ability to support, coach and develop junior chefs
- A positive, professional approach with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to build strong working relationships across the hotel
If you’re ready to take the next step as a Senior Sous Chef in near Sudbury, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious hotel with an excellent reputation for food, service and hospitality.
Job Number │ 49211 / INDCHEFS
Location │ near Sudbury
Role │ Senior Sous Chef
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