Junior Sous Chef

Twin Farms; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in Bristol is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a talented brigade. The role includes preparing and serving high-quality food, supporting team members, and helping develop menus. Ideal candidates are passionate and experienced in high-standard culinary environments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including training programs and holiday allowances.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year

Paid day off on your birthday

Training programs

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience at 3AA Rosette or in Michelin star environment is ideal.
• A truly talented chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and service, supporting Head and Sous Chefs.
• Ensure high level of food quality and preparation.
• Assist with the development of menus.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Job description

Company Description

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people

Job Description

• Full time permanent position, 48 hours a week
• Salary from £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• An additional share of the service charge and tips paid every month (about 3.5k annually)
• You will be responsible for preparation and service, supporting the Head and Sous Chefs
• Ensuring high level of food quality and preparation
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail
• Assisting with the development of menus
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative
• Support and assist with managing team members
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures

Qualifications

• A truly talented chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food
• Experience at 3AA Rosette or in Michelin star environment is ideal
• A calm, mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure
• Dedicated team player with string communication skills
• Ambition to succeed

Additional Information

• 28days holiday a year
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Off-site staff accommodation possible
• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3months’ probation period passed.
• Training programs via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities
• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverages
• Recognition programmes
• Access to online training facilities
• Career development programmes
• Uniform provided and free parking available