Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their team. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver high-quality dishes while enjoying great perks like shared tips, discounts, and opportunities for career progression. If you have a strong background in kitchen operations and a love for fresh ingredients, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Annual staff party

Support via Licensed Trade Charity

Wagestream pay management

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef ready to advance.
• Strong kitchen skills including food prep and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Ensure proper food prep and dish specifications.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Junior Sous Chef Experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Junior Sous Chef

We are passionate about real cooking — using fresh, high-quality ingredients to delight our customers. If you share this passion, you'll love working with us, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts per week. Your responsibilities include ensuring proper prep for each day and making dishes to specification.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food across all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives, such as all-expenses-paid trips with our suppliers
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Annual staff party — Loungefest
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef ready to take the next step
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills (food prep, hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene)
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Self-motivated and able to work at pace with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of allergen management, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety best practices

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