Senior Sous Chef

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. Apply now to take your career forward!

Job Number │ 49211 / INDCHEFS
Location │ near Sudbury
Role │ Senior Sous Chef

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