24 August 2026
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Chef de Partie & Sous Chef
Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19
The employer
Wilderness Reserve is an 8000-acre estate of woodland, lakes and rolling pasture, sprinkled with an eclectic collection of historic and traditional Suffolk properties. Lovingly restored by artisans, each home has unique character.
From the grand Grade II listed manor house and restored 15th century barn, to charming, thatched cottages and romantic retreats, Wilderness Reserve is a long-term conservation and restoration project - protecting English nature and breathing new life into historic properties. It is unlike anything or any place you’ve ever been before.
The job
Michelin starred dining extravaganzas, private dining experiences, fire pit cooking
Our chefs are regularly involved with all of the above, providing in-accommodation private dining and fire pit cooking to our discerning guests and household name brands in fabulously appointed properties.
Your day-to-day will be working in our state-of-the-art estate kitchen, a commercial kitchen unlike anything else you'll find in Suffolk. Working under our talented Executive Chef, you will provide consistently excellent food that exceeds expectations for our guests, corporate events, and weddings.
What you'll need
Minimum two years experience in a commercial kitchen
For a Sous Chef role, experience in 5-star properties or equivalent
You will excel in providing and delivering an unrivalled dining experience
It is important that you are well-presented and courteous, in order to deliver an exemplary service to our guests.
A Full UK driving licence.
Where you'll be based
Wilderness Reserve estate kitchen is based at Halesworth Golf Club. We are confident we have the nicest commercial kitchen in East Anglia
What you'll receive
£32,000 - £43,000 per annum dependent on experience
Working 48 hours per week
Typically a 4 day working week but with the flexibility to work a 5 day week dependent on the needs of the business (always a 48 hour week)
Accommodation available for £450 per month
An incredible learning opportunity
Find out more
To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.
All communication will be treated in complete confidence.