Junior Sous Chef Fine Dining Restaurant | Suffolk

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £35,000£38,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Us:

Our elegant fine dining restaurant in the heart of Suffolk is known for showcasing the very best of local and seasonal produce through refined, creative cuisine. Led by an award-winning kitchen team, we deliver exceptional dishes that combine technical precision with bold, modern flavours all served in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.

We are now seeking a talented and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our brigade and support the continued growth of our culinary reputation.

The Role:

As Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the senior team in leading service, maintaining standards, and developing junior chefs. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie or experienced Junior Sous looking to refine their skills in a highly professional, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
Maintain consistency and precision across all dishes.
Contribute ideas to seasonal menu development.
Supervise and train junior members of the team.
Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
Manage stock rotation, ordering, and kitchen organisation.

About You:

Experience in a fine dining or rosette-standard kitchen.
Passionate about high-quality food and presentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Calm, organised, and able to thrive in a busy environment.
Eager to learn, grow, and progress within a professional kitchen.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and share of tips
Meals on duty and uniform provided
Opportunities for training and career progression
Supportive, creative working environment
Staff discounts across the restaurant and partner venues