JNR Sous Chef - Birchwood Park Golf Club - Wilmington, Dartford

Burhill Group Limited; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the golf and country club industry is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for Birchwood Park Golf Club. The role includes overseeing food preparation and kitchen operations while providing training to junior staff. Competitive salary and excellent benefits such as meals on duty, uniforms, and access to health and fitness facilities are provided.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Uniforms provided

50% dining discount for you and 3 others once a month

Free access to health, fitness, and golf facilities

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement: 28 days (plus enhancements with service)

Maternity & paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme support

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Junior Sous Chef.
• Good understanding of Food Safety (Level 2 or higher) and COSHH.
• Experience working in a busy, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Maintain high quality and speed of service for restaurant and events.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Food Safety

Cooking Techniques

Health & Safety Protocols

Time Management

Job description

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Burhill Group Limited

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Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

JNR Sous Chef - Birchwood Park Golf Club - Wilmington, Dartford

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 Per Annum

Who are we? We are Birchwood Golf and Country Club, part of the Burhill Group, which operates 22 golf courses across 10 clubs nationwide. Besides golf, Birchwood offers a large swimming pool, gym, spa, and various classes. Our restaurant and bar serve members and host events like weddings, birthdays, and festive gatherings.

What will you do? You will be responsible for daily food preparation and kitchen operations. Maintain high quality and speed of service for both restaurant and events. Collaborate with the Head Chef to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with management on supplies, budgeting, efficiency, and staffing. Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food prep, dish plating, COSHH, HACCP, allergens, and health & safety protocols.

Experience you MUST have?

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Junior Sous Chef
• Good understanding of Food Safety (Level 2 or higher), Allergens, COSHH
• Experience working in a busy, high-pressure environment

Experience that is desirable?

• Experience in administrative duties such as rota and wage forecasting

What you get?

• Meals on duty
• Uniforms provided
• 50% dining discount for you and 3 others once a month
• Free access to health, fitness, and golf facilities
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days (plus enhancements with service)
• Maternity & paternity leave
• Support for health and wellbeing via Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development opportunities through our Learning Management System

If you are interested and believe you are a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you!