Junior Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Service charge where applicable

Staff discounts

Job summary

THE NICI Collection is seeking a Junior Chef – Kitchen Team to join our busy kitchen in the United Kingdom. This role is ideal for someone starting their culinary career who wants to learn from an experienced team and develop their cooking skills.

You will help with food preparation, improve your techniques, and contribute to delivering high-quality food across our outlets while following food safety and hygiene procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen is welcome but not essential.
• Positive, hardworking attitude and team focus.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and plating across the kitchen.
• Follow recipes to ensure consistent dishes and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your station for service.
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and storage.

Job description

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.

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 positive and hardworking attitude.

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.

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.