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18 August 2025

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Sous Chef & Chef de Partie

Icklingham, Suffolk, IP28

Sous Chef & Chef de Partie

The employer

The Guinness Arms is a stunning 16th century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham; the premises has a beautiful, large, landscaped garden that rolls down to the River Lark. The pub itself has a large conservatory style dining area, a smaller, more intimate dining area, two bars and eight bedrooms, located in the barns adjacent to the pub.

Part of the Elveden Estate, which also own and run the Elveden Inn, which consists of 22,500 acres that include farming, woods, conservation, game, a Courtyard with shops and a restaurant along with a number of properties.

All the produce is sourced from the estate farm and wild countryside wherever possible, then further afield to take advantage of the exceptional array of East Anglian producers that surround us.

The job

As Sous Chef or Chef de Partie within the recently refurbished (to a great standard) kitchen, you will work as part of a close-knit team to deliver exceptional quality pub food in a very popular location. You'll work together with the Head Chef to have input into menus and specials, and be part of a great team pulling in the same direction.

What you'll need

Minimum of 2 years experience in a professional kitchen
Friendly, punctual, and reliable
A real team player
Own transport due to location

Where you'll be based

The Guinness Arms is located in the village of Icklingham, in a rural location

What you'll receive

£31,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
Share of the tips equating to £200-£300 per month
Working five days from seven, between 40-45 hours per week

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.

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