Junior Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel

Susan Hamilton Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Permanent role

Job summary

Susan Hamilton Group is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie stepping up to Junior Sous Chef in a luxury Surrey hotel. The role involves close collaboration with the senior kitchen team to maintain top standards in food quality, presentation and service.

You will support the Sous Chef during service, help lead and motivate the kitchen team, and develop your skills in a prestigious environment with long-term development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
• Junior Sous Chef experience is advantageous, but strong Senior CDPs are welcome.
• Passion for quality food and excellent presentation.
• Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to develop.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organised during busy services.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior kitchen team and be involved in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Support the Sous Chef and senior kitchen team during service.
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes to luxury standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with smooth kitchen running during busy services.
• Support junior chefs and help with their development.
• Maintain highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Gain valuable experience in a prestigious luxury hotel environment.

Skills

Quality food

Presentation

Work ethic

Communication

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: Surrey
Salary: £38,000 + Paid Overtime
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you a talented Senior Chef de Partie looking for the next step in your career?

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of a prestigious boutique hotel in Surrey, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a truly luxury environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie from a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant or high-end hospitality background who is ready to take the next step into a Junior Sous Chef position.

The Role

Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional standards across food preparation, presentation and service.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the Sous Chef and senior kitchen team during service.
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes to luxury standards.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with the smooth running of the kitchen during busy services.
• Support junior chefs and help with their development.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Gain valuable experience within a prestigious luxury hotel environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant or high-end hospitality environment.
• Junior Sous Chef experience would be advantageous, but strong Senior CDPs looking for their first step up are very welcome.
• Passion for quality food and excellent presentation.
• Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to develop.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organised during busy services.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and progress.

What’s On Offer

• £38,000 salary for a 40-hour week + paid overtime
• Prestigious boutique hotel environment.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression.
• Luxury working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and take the next step in your career.
• Supportive and professional kitchen team.
• Paid overtime.
• Permanent position with long-term development opportunities.

If you are a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up, or an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a beautiful luxury environment where you can grow, we would love to hear from you.

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