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