Ambitious Junior Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel, Newport

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Newport is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in high-end environments and will be instrumental in ensuring quality and efficiency in daily operations. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000, along with comprehensive benefits including career development training, discounts on food and drinks, and access to a wellbeing helpline. An ambitious chef ready to take the next step is encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Career development training

Discounts on food & beverage

Free GP virtual appointment service

24/7 wellbeing helpline

NEST pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience at a 4-star hotel or large reputable restaurant.
• Proven experience leading a team of 8+ kitchen staff.
• Full understanding of HACCP, menu costing, and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Order food items and ensure they are received and stored correctly.
• Ensure all stock is labelled and rotated effectively.
• Minimise waste to protect the environment.
• Support kitchen management on behalf of the senior chef.

Skills

Experience in high-end environments

Team leadership

HACCP understanding

Job description

A prestigious hotel in Newport is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in high-end environments and will be instrumental in ensuring quality and efficiency in daily operations. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000, along with comprehensive benefits including career development training, discounts on food and drinks, and access to a wellbeing helpline. An ambitious chef ready to take the next step is encouraged to apply.