Junior Sous Chef

Sudbury, Suffolk
£32000/annum Tronc

Junior Sous Chef - £32,000 + Share of Tips
Live-in accommodation available at a luxury country hotel with fantastic career benefits!

Are you an ambitious Junior Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your kitchen career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious country hotel in near Sudbury, working alongside an experienced kitchen team in a beautiful setting renowned for its exceptional food and hospitality.

With a 2 Rosette restaurant, excellent staff benefits and live-in accommodation available, this role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills, gain valuable experience and progress your career in near Sudbury.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

£32,000 salary plus a share of the tips

Live-in accommodation available

Complimentary golf at a sister hotel

28 days' annual leave

50% off food in all the group's hotel restaurants

Discounted bed and breakfast stays at any of the group's hotels from just £50 per room, per night

50% off spa treatments and discounted products

Access to Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts to help you save on everyday purchases

Company pension scheme

Tailored company induction and ongoing training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

As Junior Sous Chef, you'll support the senior kitchen team in delivering exceptional food, maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food

Assist with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Support and supervise junior chefs and kitchen porters during preparation and service

Help maintain a positive, organised and collaborative kitchen environment

Cover breakfast duties when required

Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations

Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and consistency during busy services

What we're looking for

We're looking for a passionate Chef who is ready to take on more responsibility and help lead a professional kitchen team.

Experience working in an AA Rosette-awarded establishment

Confidence working across all kitchen sections, including food preparation

Strong organisational and communication skills

A commitment to excellent food quality, preparation and presentation

The ability to support, coach and develop junior team members

A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively under pressure

Previous experience as a Chef De Partie or in a similar role would be advantageous

If you're ready to progress your career as a Junior Sous Chef in near Sudbury, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a prestigious hotel offering fantastic benefits and accommodation options. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Job Number │ 49213 / INDCHEFS
Location │ Sudbury
Role │ Junior Sous Chef

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