23 September 2025
Filled
Sous Chef
Hintlesham, Suffolk, IP8
The employer
A country house hotel with 2AA rosette restaurant and aspirations of further accolades
The job
As Sous Chef you will support the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen operation, cooking fine food to a 2AA rosette standard and beyond, using produce from the hotels gardens. You'll contribute to rota management, ordering, hygiene compliance, and running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
What you'll need
Experienced Sous or Senior Sous Chef with minimum 2AA rosette background
A passion for local and seasonal produce
A real desire to learn and expand your cookery knowledge
Good leadership skills
Where you'll be based
The hotel is based close to Ipswich, Suffolk
What you'll receive
£38,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience
Tips equating to £2,000 per annum
Full time working 48 hours per week 5 days from 7, possibly including 1-2 breakfast shifts
28 days annual leave
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.