Coastal Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Creative Menus

Le Strange Arms; Holt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff days out

Trips abroad

Flexible hours

Tips Wagestream

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking a Sous Chef for The Maltings in Weybourne, North Norfolk, where an open kitchen and a buzzing service await. You’ll work with the Head Chef to maintain high standards from breakfast through dinner and lead a cohesive team in a coastal hotel kitchen.

Join a property with two AA Rosettes, a Michelin Guide listing and a reputation for creative seasonal menus. Leadership, calm under pressure and a passion for guest experience are essential to thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous, ideally in a high-quality restaurant or hotel.
• Organised, hands-on and calm under pressure.
• A natural leader who is firm, fair and generous with your knowledge.
• Genuinely interested in food and in the guests you’re cooking for.

Responsibilities

• Hold every dish to a high standard of taste, presentation and consistency, from breakfast through to dinner.
• Run the kitchen with confidence, including ordering and stock, cost control, and health and safety compliance.
• Work hand in hand with the Head Chef to build a motivated, positive team, coaching and developing the chefs around you.
• Bring ideas to the pass. Our seasonal menus, Secret Supper Clubs, Host Table dinners, Christmas programme and afternoon teas give you plenty of room to be creative.
• Work closely with front of house and the wider Maltings team, so the experience in the room matches the food on the plate.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Organised

Leadership

Guest-focused

Job description

Chestnut is seeking a Sous Chef for The Maltings in Weybourne, North Norfolk, where an open kitchen and a buzzing service await. You’ll work with the Head Chef to maintain high standards from breakfast through dinner and lead a cohesive team in a coastal hotel kitchen.

Join a property with two AA Rosettes, a Michelin Guide listing and a reputation for creative seasonal menus. Leadership, calm under pressure and a passion for guest experience are essential to thrive here.