Sous Chef / Head Chef
Fossil House – Hunstanton
Full-time / Part-time
Competitive Pay – Based on Experience & Skills
Job Overview
Fossil House is looking for a talented, experienced, Sous Chef / Head Chef to join our busy seaside restaurant.
We are a small qiuet kitchen but.. during season things get BUSY — so we need somebody who can handle pressure, stay organised, cook consistently good food, and not panic when 15 tickets arrive at once.
You must be confident working across all sections and capable of running the kitchen solo when required.
This role would suit somebody who genuinely enjoys hospitality, works clean, takes pride in their food, and understands that a good kitchen runs on teamwork, communication, and occasionally caffeine and sarcasm.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes to high standards during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
- Work confidently across all kitchen sections
- Run kitchen service independently when required
- Maintain excellent cleanliness and organisation standards at all times
- Ensure all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed
- Assist with stock control, prep, and ordering
- Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
- Help maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment
- Stay calm and efficient during very busy periods
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous chef experience required
- Experience in a busy restaurant kitchen is essential
- Ability to work independently and manage service solo
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Reliable, hardworking, and punctual
- Positive attitude and good sense of humour preferred — shouting at the fryer does not count as communication
What We Offer
- Friendly and supportive team
- Flexible rota
- Option to work 4 days on / 3 days off
- Staff meals provided
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunity to grow with the business
- Seaside location with a great atmosphere
About Us
Fossil House is a vibrant restaurant, bar, and café in the heart of Hunstanton. We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, evening meals, cocktails, and specials using quality ingredients and a lot of passion.
If you’re a chef who can handle a busy service, keep standards high, and still smile at the end of the shift — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short message about yourself
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,500.00-£37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
