Junior Chef

The Nici; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Service charge where applicable

Staff discounts

Job summary

The NICI Collection in Bournemouth is seeking a Junior Chef – Kitchen Team to join our busy kitchen. This is an ideal start for someone eager to learn, develop culinary skills and contribute to high quality service across our outlets.

You’ll work with a supportive team, follow recipes, assist with food prep, deliveries and stock management, while upholding food hygiene standards. We offer meals on duty, staff discounts and clear opportunities to progress within our growing hotel group.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about food and keen to learn.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Positive and hardworking attitude with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation across the kitchen.
• Help with the preparation and presentation of dishes.
• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency.
• Support chefs during busy service periods.
• Keep your section clean, organised and ready for service.
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and storage.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Learn new techniques and develop culinary knowledge.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Food hygiene basics

Works well under pressure

Job description

Junior Chef – Kitchen Team

About THE NICI Collection

THE NICI Collection is a growing luxury lifestyle hotel group bringing destination-led hospitality to some of the UK's most sought-after locations.

The collection began with THE NICI Bournemouth, our flagship property inspired by the relaxed energy of Miami's South Beach. In June 2026, we expanded with THE NICI Newquay, inspired by the Amalfi Coast, and THE NICI New Forest, bringing a relaxed Hamptons-inspired feel to the Hampshire coast.

As our collection continues to grow, we're looking for enthusiastic people who want to develop their skills, gain experience and build a long-term career in hospitality.

The Role

We're looking for a Junior Chef – Kitchen Team to join our busy kitchen operation.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their culinary career who wants to learn from an experienced team, build confidence in a professional kitchen and develop their cooking skills.

You’ll play an important part in the day-to‑day running of the kitchen, helping the team deliver consistently high-quality food across our outlets.

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping with food preparation across the kitchen.

• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of dishes.

• Following recipes and instructions to ensure consistency.

• Supporting chefs during busy service periods.

• Keeping your section clean, organised and ready for service.

• Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and storage.

• Following food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.

• Working as part of the wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth service.

• Learning new techniques and developing your culinary knowledge.

• Supporting other areas of the kitchen when required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about food and keen to learn.

You’ll ideally have:

• Some previous experience in a professional kitchen, although full training will be provided.

• A genuine interest in developing a career in hospitality.

• A positive and hardworking attitude.

• Good attention to detail.

• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

• A willingness to learn and take feedback.

• The ability to remain calm and focused during busy services.

• An understanding of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in.

What We Offer

• Excellent rates of pay.

• Service charge where applicable.

• Meals on duty.

• Staff discounts across THE NICI Collection.

• Training and development opportunities.

• The opportunity to learn from an experienced culinary team.

• Clear opportunities to progress within our growing hotel group.

• The chance to build your career across an expanding collection of properties.

Start Your Culinary Career With THE NICI

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team and want to develop your skills in a busy, exciting hospitality environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: To be discussed