This is a great opportunity to take the exciting next step in your hospitality career and work as part of the Kitchen team within Surya Hotels.  We're looking for a Sous Chef to join us.

In a new era in hospitality, make your mark and really drive forwards, embracing our ‘Ownership with Personality’ values.

It’s a picture perfect scene. Swans glide past a whitewashed mill, nestled on the riverbank by an ancient bridge, framed by weeping willows. Lush green water-meadows stretch as far as the eye can see. Welcome to The Mill Hotel, a beautifully converted watermill in the quintessential country town of Sudbury, Suffolk.

History and modernity meet here, with soothing, contemporary interiors throughout the hotel and it’s 62 rooms, complementing the mill’s original features, among them the waterwheel itself – an atmospheric centre-piece in the restaurant and relaxing bar. Within minutes of the hotel, picturesque villages dot some of England’s loveliest countryside in scenes made famous by romantic artist John Constable.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef that has a true passion for great food with a clear focus on presentation and quality service, able to inspire and lead the brigade;

Your responsibilities will include:

· Create, prepare, cook and present dishes - running your section, leading section(s) and coordinating service with colleagues

. Mindful of wastage, portions, time efficiencies and working with all departments to ensure smooth service

· Supporting Head Chef to lead and mentor less experienced colleagues- Working as team to deliver great food to guests in a timely manner

· Flexibility to cook and serve on any section to ensure smooth service- great food, every time!

· Following Food Safety, and Health & Hygiene regulations at all times, including clear up and cleanliness of section

About you:

· Passionate about food, fantastic ingredients and mouth watering taste combinations

. Determined to deliver the best results, regardless of pressure

· A team player, who values input from others and inspires those around you to strive to be better too

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Willing to share ideas around improving the customer’s experience- whether that's creating a new sauce or practicing your knife skills!

Now you know what we are looking for in our Sous Chef.....

What we offer you:

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• WageStream – we offer the ability to access your wages as you earn them, or save as you earn too!
• Retail and Supermarket discounts
• Discounted meals & stays across all of the groups hotels around the UK
• A development programme to continue your rise to becoming a “Hospitality Superstar”- We love to promote from within our teams - including apprenticeships, accredited and professional training.
• Bike to work scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Increasing annual leave
• Inclusion in Tronc scheme

In return we ask for you to:

• Give great service to kitchen and F&B colleagues - working swiftly, efficiently, accurately and with kindness
• Meet all site standards of service & work within the  team, leading to help the kitchen work efficiently
• A willingness to continue your development with both in-house and external training sessions
• Be reliable and bring your best self to work

As a Company within Flying Trade Group's family of businesses we own and run 13 hotels and bars throughout East Anglia and Surrey. We're a diverse and dynamic Group, come join us!

Stay. Explore. Discover.

This is a great opportunity to take the exciting next step in your hospitality career and work as part of the Kitchen team within Surya Hotels.  We're looking for a Sous Chef to join us.

In a new era in hospitality, make your mark and really drive forwards, embracing our ‘Ownership with Personality’ values.

It’s a picture perfect scene. Swans glide past a whitewashed mill, nestled on the riverbank by an ancient bridge, framed by weeping willows. Lush green water-meadows stretch as far as the eye can see. Welcome to The Mill Hotel, a beautifully converted watermill in the quintessential country town of Sudbury, Suffolk.

History and modernity meet here, with soothing, contemporary interiors throughout the hotel and it’s 62 rooms, complementing the mill’s original features, among them the waterwheel itself – an atmospheric centre-piece in the restaurant and relaxing bar. Within minutes of the hotel, picturesque villages dot some of England’s loveliest countryside in scenes made famous by romantic artist John Constable.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef that has a true passion for great food with a clear focus on presentation and quality service, able to inspire and lead the brigade;

Your responsibilities will include:

· Create, prepare, cook and present dishes - running your section, leading section(s) and coordinating service with colleagues

. Mindful of wastage, portions, time efficiencies and working with all departments to ensure smooth service

· Supporting Head Chef to lead and mentor less experienced colleagues- Working as team to deliver great food to guests in a timely manner

· Flexibility to cook and serve on any section to ensure smooth service- great food, every time!

· Following Food Safety, and Health & Hygiene regulations at all times, including clear up and cleanliness of section

About you:

· Passionate about food, fantastic ingredients and mouth watering taste combinations

. Determined to deliver the best results, regardless of pressure

· A team player, who values input from others and inspires those around you to strive to be better too

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Willing to share ideas around improving the customer’s experience- whether that's creating a new sauce or practicing your knife skills!

Now you know what we are looking for in our Sous Chef.....

What we offer you:

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• WageStream – we offer the ability to access your wages as you earn them, or save as you earn too!
• Retail and Supermarket discounts
• Discounted meals & stays across all of the groups hotels around the UK
• A development programme to continue your rise to becoming a “Hospitality Superstar”- We love to promote from within our teams - including apprenticeships, accredited and professional training.
• Bike to work scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Increasing annual leave
• Inclusion in Tronc scheme

In return we ask for you to:

• Give great service to kitchen and F&B colleagues - working swiftly, efficiently, accurately and with kindness
• Meet all site standards of service & work within the  team, leading to help the kitchen work efficiently
• A willingness to continue your development with both in-house and external training sessions
• Be reliable and bring your best self to work

As a Company within Flying Trade Group's family of businesses we own and run 13 hotels and bars throughout East Anglia and Surrey. We're a diverse and dynamic Group, come join us!

Stay. Explore. Discover.