Creative Junior Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Luxury Family Hotels; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

An extra day’s holiday for your生日

EarlyPay

Cycle to work scheme

Help@Hand health and wellbeing service

Life Assurance Benefit

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Paid volunteering day

LFH Benefit Hub

50% off Food and Beverage and Spa

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our luxury culinary team. The role is permanent, 48 hours per week, with a salary of £38,500 plus generous service charge and benefits.

You will support the Head Chef, manage a section during service, mentor junior staff, and help with menu development while upholding high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for cooking and a creative flair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Food Preparation: Support the Head Chef in preparing dishes using fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from our on-site kitchen garden.
• Quality Control: Ensure food quality, presentation, and taste are consistently high.
• Manage a Section: Oversee a designated section during service, ensuring smooth operation and timely delivery.
• Support Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior chefs, helping them improve skills and efficiency.
• Inventory and Ordering: Assist with stock control, including checking deliveries, managing inventory, and placing orders as needed.
• Hygiene and Safety Compliance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Assist in Menu Development: Contribute ideas for menu updates or specials
• Report to Senior Sous Chef: Work closely with the Senior Sous Chef, handling delegated tasks and taking responsibility for the kitchen in their absence.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Pressure handling

Culinary techniques

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our luxury culinary team. The role is permanent, 48 hours per week, with a salary of £38,500 plus generous service charge and benefits.

You will support the Head Chef, manage a section during service, mentor junior staff, and help with menu development while upholding high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Visa sponsorship is not available.