Senior Sous Chef — High-Volume Hotel Kitchen Leadership

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Training & professional qualifications

Discounts across The QHotelsCollection

Chef whites provided

Learning & development

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Norwich is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie to lead and mentor a busy kitchen brigade. You will ensure high standards of quality and presentation, delivering meals to spec for conferences, banquets, and hotel guests.

The role requires previous hotel or high-volume kitchen experience, a passion for quality, and strong people-management skills. The venue offers a vibrant dining program and event catering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Worked in a hotel or busy, high-volume operation.
• Conference, banquet & events catering experience would be ideal.
• Strong focus on quality, standards and detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in a hands-on kitchen and mentor the team.
• Ensure food quality, delivery to spec, and presentable plating.

Skills

People management

High-volume kitchen

Quality & standards

Cost control & wastage

Job description

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Norwich is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie to lead and mentor a busy kitchen brigade. You will ensure high standards of quality and presentation, delivering meals to spec for conferences, banquets, and hotel guests.

The role requires previous hotel or high-volume kitchen experience, a passion for quality, and strong people-management skills. The venue offers a vibrant dining program and event catering opportunities.