Sous Chef – Coastal Hotel, Restaurant & Bar

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £37,000
Hours: 4-day week
Benefits: £1,500 bonus, share of tips, paid overtime

We are working with a privately owned hotel, restaurant and bar on the North Norfolk coast, just a short walk from the beach.

The business has 24 en-suite bedrooms and a relaxed, family-friendly dining operation, serving fresh, locally sourced food across the bar, garden room and restaurant.

The menu focuses on modern British dishes, pub classics, Sunday roasts, fresh fish, Norfolk produce and food cooked properly from scratch.

This is a great role for a Sous Chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, leading from the front and being part of a busy, hands-on kitchen.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

You will help lead service, support junior chefs, keep standards consistent and make sure the kitchen runs with structure, care and professionalism.

This is a strong role for someone who wants a good work-life balance, with a 4-day week, paid overtime and a bonus structure.

What we are looking for

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a fresh-food kitchen
• A background in pubs, hotels, restaurants or quality coastal dining
• Confident working with fresh produce, fish, Sunday roasts and seasonal specials
• Able to support a busy all-day food operation, including breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Calm, organised and professional during service
• Good understanding of stock, prep levels, kitchen standards and hygiene
• Someone who enjoys mentoring junior chefs and keeping morale high

The Package

• £37,000 salary
• 4-day working week
• £1,500 bonus
• Share of tips
• Paid overtime
• Fresh-food coastal kitchen
• Privately owned business
• Supportive team environment
• Great North Norfolk location

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This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants to work with fresh food in a relaxed but quality-focused coastal business.