Senior Sous Chef in Sudbury

Senior Sous Chef - £40,000 + Share of Tips - Live in Accommodation Available Join a luxury country hotel with a 2 Rosette restaurant and fantastic career benefits! Are you an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a prestigious hotel kitchen? This is an exciting opportunity to join a beautiful, historic hotel near Sudbury, where exceptional food, fresh ingredients and outstanding guest experiences are at the heart of everything. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering an excellent food offering, developing the kitchen team and maintaining high standards. With a 2 Rosette restaurant, fantastic staff benefits and ongoing development opportunities, this is a brilliant opportunity to progress your career in near Sudbury. Why apply / What's in it for you? £40,000 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 Key Responsibilities As Senior Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in running the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food standards and ensuring a smooth and efficient service. Support the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food Plan and coordinate kitchen operations alongside senior management Coach and develop the team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations Support recruitment, training and the ongoing development of team members Control costs and drive profitability through effective stock and menu management Communicate effectively with the kitchen team, front of house and guests Maintain high standards of food quality and service during busy periods Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently excellent results Support junior team members during preparation and service What we're looking for We're looking for a passionate Chef with strong leadership skills, excellent organisation and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding food. 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 the highest standards of food quality, preparation and presentation Understanding of food costs, kitchen operations and guest satisfaction The ability to support, coach and develop junior chefs A positive, professional approach with excellent attention to detail The ability to build strong working relationships across the hotel If you're ready to take the next step as a Senior Sous Chef in near Sudbury, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious hotel with an excellent reputation for food, service and hospitality. Apply now to take your career forward! Job Number │ 49211 / INDCHEFS Location │ near Sudbury Role │ Senior Sous Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy