Sous Chef

Smyth Companies, LLC; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Company benefits and discounts

Job summary

Smyth Companies, LLC is seeking a talented Sous Chef for our boutique hotel near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes in a welcoming setting.

This full-time role offers 48 hours per week, a competitive salary (£40,000-£42,000 per year) plus Tronc, and opportunities to influence menus and the kitchen direction.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie/Sous Chef or Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
• Lead and motivate kitchen team during service
• Prepare and cook dishes using seasonal produce
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality
• Assist with menu development and daily specials
• Ensure food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP standards
• Manage stock, ordering and minimise waste
• Train and support junior team members
• Take responsibility for kitchen in Head Chef's absence

Skills

Chef leadership

Seasonal ingredients

Food safety (HACCP)

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at our beautiful boutique hotel near Bury St Edmunds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality food in a professional, welcoming environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead the team and maintain excellent standards across our restaurant, events and private dining operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service
• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal produce
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food presentation and quality
• Assisting with menu development and daily specials
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP standards
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste
• Training and supporting junior members of the team
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Chef de Partie/Sous Chef ready to take the next step, or an established Sous Chef
• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Confident leading a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
• Creative, with a genuine interest in seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
• Committed to maintaining high standards
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work within a beautiful boutique hotel setting
• Fresh, seasonal ingredients and a quality-focused kitchen
• A supportive and friendly team
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Staff meals
• Company benefits and discounts
• A role with genuine input into menus and the direction of the kitchen

Location:

Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Position:

Full-time, permanent

Salary:

£40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience plus Tronc

Hours:

48 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional events

If you’re a passionate chef looking for your next opportunity and would love to be part of a quality-driven boutique hotel, we’d love to hear from you.