Sous Chef (Live-In Available)

  • HPL Recruitment
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Sous Chef

Mersea Island, Essex

15.25 per hour (approx. 40,000 per year)

Accommodation can be provided

We are looking for a Sous Chef for a beautiful family-owned Holiday Park on Mersea Island. You will be expected to hit the ground running so previous experience as a Chef is necessary, whilst working alongside the Head Chef and a team of Chefs to fulfil the guests needs.

Working hours will be 5 days per week, with 2 days off together, shift starting at 08:30am through till 14:30pm. Then a break until 16:30pm where you will start prep ready to start serving at 17:00pm until 8pm/9pm, the of course a clean down.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your specialty

High volume takeaway experience

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety

Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation

Please get in touch for more details (phone number removed)