Role: Senior Sous Chef
Location: East Sussex
Employer: A Luxury Country Hotel
Salary: £43,000 – £46,000 per annum + £5,000 gratuities
Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established luxury country hotel in East Sussex, seeking a confident and experienced Senior Sous Chef to support the leadership of its busy kitchen brigade.
What’s in it for you?
Looking to take the next step in a high-quality, high-volume hotel kitchen? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected hospitality venue delivering consistently strong food standards within a structured and professional environment.
Perks on offer:
* £43,000 – £46,000 salary per annum
* £4,000 – £5,000 gratuities per annum (paid in addition to salary)
* Potential live-in accommodation for the first 3 months
* Supportive and professional brigade
* Opportunity to lead, develop and mentor a strong kitchen team
* Career progression within a quality hotel setting
Package
£47,000 – £51,000 total annual package (including gratuities)
Why choose our client?
Our client is a well-regarded country hotel in East Sussex, known for delivering high-quality food across its restaurant and events operations. The kitchen operates at strong volumes, particularly during peak seasons, and requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment.
The brigade prides itself on teamwork, consistency and maintaining high culinary standards across all services. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take ownership and support the Head Chef in driving standards forward.
What’s involved?
As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and deputise for the Head Chef when required.
Key responsibilities:
* Support the Head Chef in leading and managing the kitchen team
* Deliver high-quality food consistently across high-volume hotel services
* Oversee service and ensure smooth kitchen operations
* Train, mentor and develop junior chefs
* Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
* Assist with stock control, ordering and GP management
* Lead by example with professionalism, organisation and attention to detail
Experience required:
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality hotel
* Proven ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team
* Experience working with good-quality food at high volumes
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Due to the rural location, applicants should be able to drive (limited public transport access)
Please note:
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Consultant: George Smart
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