Junior Sous Chef

The Bower Inn; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub and inn in Bridgwater is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their award-winning kitchen. The role offers flexible scheduling over 3-4 days and provides opportunities for creativity and collaboration in menu development. Candidates should possess a passion for cooking and maintain high culinary standards. Benefits include a competitive salary, tips sharing, and access to training programs aimed at developing future chefs. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and mental health initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to employee discounts

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Passion for creating seasonal and innovative menus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development and execution.
• Maintain high operational standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the head chef and kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Team collaboration

High standards in food preparation

Job description

We are a bold, award-winning business who pride ourselves in giving our chefs the freedom to create premium, seasonal menus that ‘wow’ our customers within an industry-leading environment. We run friendly, welcoming, and positive kitchens with high standards; always striving to be the best we can be.

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the family.

The Bower is an 18th century inn situated on the edge of the Somerset levels near Bridgwater, offering award-winning food and an excellent selection of cask ale, craft beer and cider. Featuring 16 beautifully individual rooms with easy access to the M5, The Bower is the perfect place to stay, whether you’re visiting to explore the area for pleasure, or passing through on business. Our stunning garden is made for al fresco drinking and dining in the warmer months, and our Garden Room and large marquee offer versatile private hire spaces for all kinds of occasions, from birthdays to weddings.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life balance! This role can be done over 3-4 days if you prefer!People want and need flexibility - we will help you achieve that!
• The chance to work for an award-winning business and to cook some of the best, most innovative pub food in the industry. We have won the Best Food Offer (2019 & 2020) and Best Managed Pub Company (2021) at The UK Publican Awards.
• Access to Liberation Life - an incredible platform where you can earn cash-back with major retailers, save money on your purchases including holidays, groceries, gifts and much more!
• The opportunity to work for a diverse, eclectic company and gain experience in a range of kitchens and menus. We take a collaborative approach to menu development, giving you autonomy over specials and events in your business.
• A competitive salary plus an equal share of great tips.
• Access to industry-leading training and development. We offer bespoke training plans as part of our ‘Pillars of Progression’ programme; we want you to be our next head chefs… or anything you want to be!
• We offer additional support and coaching from our executive chef team and head chefs.
• You will work with some of the best locally sourced produce and ingredients.
• We will back with you the tools you need to do a great job and have invested significantly in our kitchens.
• The buzz that comes with team parties, events, training courses, great suppliers and some of the industry’s best team rewards, discounts and benefits (including 50% off food on shift).
• A business who cares about you. We are ambassadors for the Burnt Chef Project, fighting the stigma of mental health and working with them to train and support our teams. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program that is there 24/7 to provide you with support.