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Sous Chef
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Diss, Norfolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Passionate and dedicated Sous Chef required to join our clients expanding kitchen team at a beautiful country house hotel set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a kitchen that celebrates seasonal, locally sourced produce — including ingredients grown in their Victorian walled kitchen garden and prepared in their on-site butchery. As sous chef you will be preparing meals for their variety of dining spaces, including a cozy public house, elegant private dining rooms, a spacious terrace, and a bright orangery-style restaurant with an open pass.
Whether you're looking to step up in your career or find a long-term home in a creative, supportive environment, this could be your perfect next step.
The Role
* Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen across multiple service areas.
* Help manage food preparation and service in their varied dining spaces
* Ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all dishes.
* Contribute to menu innovation and the creation of daily specials.
* Maintain food hygiene, health, and safety standards.
* Motivate and guide junior chefs, helping to develop their skills.
The Person
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.
* A deep passion for local, sustainable, and seasonal produce.
* Creativity, leadership, and a commitment to culinary excellence.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to team collaboration.
* A genuine enthusiasm for honest, simple food done well.
Benefits to you
* Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Tips: Fairly distributed based on hours worked.
* Flexibility: Balanced working hours with a mix of daytime prep and evening/weekend service.
* Creative Opportunities: Work alongside the Head Chef to develop menus and specials.
* Benefits: Staff discounts, pension contributions, and employee perks.
* Employee discount
* Career Progression: Join a growing business with real potential to advance.
* A Beautiful Workplace: Work in a restored country house set in idyllic parkland, with access to fresh, homegrown ingredients dailyBefore You Apply
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