Sous Chef

Sous Chef Boutique Hotel | Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 Chefs 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 youre a passionate chef looking for your next opportunity and would love to be part of a quality-driven boutique hotel, wed love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering note TPBN1_UKCT