Senior Sous Chef – Suffolk

Circa £40,000 + Tips | Live-in Available

An established, quality-focused hotel in Suffolk is looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join its kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef ready to step up, or an existing Senior Sous Chef looking for a long-term move offering quality food, a good work-life balance and genuine career development.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping maintain consistently high standards while leading and developing the wider brigade.

The role will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the brigade during service
• Maintaining consistently high food and presentation standards
• Supporting menu development
• Training and developing junior chefs
• Stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience at Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef level
• Come from a quality fresh-food hotel, restaurant or gastropub background
• Be a confident, hands-on and supportive kitchen leader