Sous Chef – Suffolk – Luxury Hotel – Live In

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,855 - 45,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation available

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join a quality hotel operation in Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting kitchen leadership, leading service, and developing menu items in a high-quality environment. The role offers a supportive culture and focus on skill development within the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a quality kitchen.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen.
• Lead service during busy shifts.
• Assist with menu development and dish creation.
• Train and motivate junior chefs.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety standards

Stock management

Cooking skills

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join a quality hotel operation in Suffolk.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

The property offers a relaxed but high-quality dining experience with a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce, British classics done well, and approachable modern dishes that guests genuinely enjoy.

Benefits

• Live in available if required
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Training & developments opportunities

The kitchen team has a brilliant culture, supportive leadership and a clear focus on consistency, standards and development.

You’ll support the senior chefs in running the kitchen day-to-day, lead sections during busy service, assist with menu input and help drive quality across all dishes.

As a Sous Chef you will:

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running and leadership of the kitchen
• Lead service on designated shifts, maintaining calm, control and consistency
• Assist with menu development, dish creation, costing and seasonal innovation
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to specification and high standard
• Train, mentor and motivate junior chefs to develop skills and confidence
• Ensure all kitchen documentation, HACCP and Food Safety standards are followed
• Manage ordering, stock control, waste reduction and GP targets
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence where required

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef looking for a more balanced, supportive hotel kitchen.

If you’re looking for a rewarding new challenge, please apply now.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.