Senior Sous Chef

1 week ago

Newmarket CB BX, United Kingdom Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

About Us

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality. We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. The successful candidate will be joining our kitchen team of talented chefs at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. We strive to create a great work place for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

Owing to our existing Senior Sous Chef moving on to step into his first Head Chef after 11 years with us, we have this exciting new opportunity available to start January 2026.

Joining our team of talented chefs, our Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef by taking an active 2nd in charge position within the kitchen.

You will inspire fresh ideas, collaborate to devise new menus, and play an active role in mentoring & training the team. You will be responsible for running the kitchen and managing service in the absence of the Executive Head Chef, keeping everything running smoothly.

About You

You will have:

  • Experience of working at 2 or 3 AA Rosette level.
  • Passion and creative flair, with extensive culinary knowledge.
  • Be working at Sous Chef level or be ready for the next step in your career.
  • Strong team focused attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, in-control and focused during busy service.
  • A positive role-model embodying our values of mutual respect and professionalism within the kitchen.
  • Ideally with experience within a 4- or 5-star hotel property.
  • Food & Hygiene Certificate required (valid within last 3 years).

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.

We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

  • Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
  • Free meals whilst on duty
  • Paid breaks
  • An extra day of leave on your birthday
  • Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
  • Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
  • 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
  • 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
  • Discounted accommodation rates
  • Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
  • Option to purchase wine at cost price
  • Long service awards
  • Reward and recognition scheme
  • Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Industry relevant training

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