Sous Chef - Holt

Job title: Sous Chef
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Location: Holt, North Norfolk
Job Type: Full‑time, covering lunch and dinner service. This role includes evenings and weekends on a rota basis, with a mix of straight and split shifts.

The Opportunity

Our client is a privately owned, family‑run hotel set in a stunning quayside location, offering panoramic views across the estuary and salt marshes within an officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 60 bedrooms, spacious lounges, a bar, restaurant, games room and a leisure area featuring an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and mini gym, the hotel proudly holds a 4‑AA‑Star rating. They are now looking for a skilled Sous Chef to join their team - someone who can bring creativity, consistency and solid kitchen leadership to a high‑quality, fast‑paced environment. It’s a great opportunity to work with fresh ingredients, contribute to menu ideas and help uphold the exceptional standards the hotel is known for.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a great kitchen team to prepare, cook and present food to an exceptionally high standard in line with the hotel’s expectations.
• Support the Head Chef with the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Ensure a safe and effective food operation, maintaining all health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Lead the team during service when required and support junior chefs with training and development.
• Assist with menu planning, specials and seasonal dishes.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and waste control to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain excellent organisation and ensure the kitchen runs efficiently during busy lunch and dinner services.

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is beneficial.
• Food hygiene certification is preferred, and a strong understanding of food hygiene standards is essential.
• A flexible, professional and friendly manner with the ability to work well within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Experience preparing fresh, high‑quality dishes and maintaining consistent standards.
• Confidence to step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence

• You will have experience working in a similar environment, ideally with a fine‑dining or high‑quality fresh‑food background.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• A great team player with strong communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to adapt well in a busy kitchen.

Contact us about this vacancy
Kat Kantorova
07548 963 089
kat.kantorova@pineapple-recruitment.co.uk

Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as Recruitment Agency.