Junior Sous Chef

C2 Recruitment Limited; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent hotel restaurant in Bishop's Castle is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie or an existing Junior Sous Chef to develop further in a professional kitchen. The position involves supporting senior chefs, maintaining high food quality, and ensuring safety standards. With a competitive salary and genuine career progression opportunities, this venue emphasizes a supportive environment and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Tips and performance-related bonus

Staff meals

Strong focus on work-life balance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• Genuine passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Calm, organised and reliable under pressure.
• Positive team player with strong communication skills.
• Ambitious and keen to progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs across all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Assist in leading, motivating and developing the brigade.
• Maintain excellent food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Support stock control, ordering and minimising waste.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Experience as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef

Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Location: Bishop Castle
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000, dependent on experience + tips + performance bonus
Hours: Full-time, permanent

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of a well-established, independent hotel restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, or an existing Junior Sous Chef looking to further develop within a supportive and professionally run kitchen.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards while supporting and developing the wider team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting senior chefs across all aspects of kitchen operations
• Assisting in leading, motivating and developing the brigade
• Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency and presentation
• Supporting stock control, ordering and minimising waste
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards

About You

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
• A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Calm, organised and reliable under pressure
• A positive team player with strong communication skills
• Ambitious and keen to progress your career

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Tips and performance-related bonus
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Staff meals and additional benefits
• A strong focus on work-life balance

If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and take pride in delivering quality food, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is a fantastic venue so apply today!

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