Senior Sous Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Hunstanton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Leadership Kitchen Management Food Quality Teamwork Stock Control Ordering Organisation Culinary Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen at a busy coastal hospitality venue in North Norfolk. This role is ideal for a strong chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take on a key leadership role within a well-established brigade.

Senior Sous Chef

- Location: Hunstanton - Salary: £37k - 38k per year + Approx 3K Tips, Live-In available if required - Job Type:[Permanent](/jobs/permanent)

Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – Coastal Hospitality Venue (North Norfolk)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen at a busy coastal hospitality venue in North Norfolk. This role is ideal for a strong chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take on a key leadership role within a well-established brigade.

The kitchen team currently comprises seven members, including a Junior Sous, four Chef de Parties and a Commis, offering a solid and supportive structure. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef to help lead, organise, and motivate the team while maintaining high standards of food quality and service.

Key Details:

  • Salary: £37,000 – £38,000 per year
  • Bonus: Potential £3,000 Troncs
  • Schedule: 4-day working week (48 hours)
  • Pay Structure: Weekly paid salary, Troncs paid monthly. Overtime paid at hourly rate over the contracted hours
  • Accommodation: Available at £80 per week including all bills, located just five minutes from the beach

The Role:

  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
  • Help lead and organise the brigade during service
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
  • Play a key role in delivering service for up to 300 covers on peak days

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experienced Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
  • Confident working in a high-volume kitchen environment
  • A natural team player with strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Calm under pressure and committed to maintaining high standards

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established venue in a beautiful seaside location, offering a strong salary package, a balanced four-day working week, and affordable accommodation close to the beach.

If you're looking to take the next step in your culinary career within a busy and supportive kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.

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