Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality group in Broadstairs seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef. You will ensure food preparation is on point and each dish meets specifications. Ideal candidates are motivated chefs with experience in fresh ingredients and good communication skills. Great opportunities for personal development and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro-rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Fantastic staff party

Emotional and practical support

Power over your pay through Wagestream

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef ready for promotion.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and good chef skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef during shifts.
• Ensure food prep is completed for each shift.
• Make each dish according to specifications.

Skills

Chef skills (food prep hot and cold)

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Knowledge of food safety practices

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]brainer, so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer-led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and making each dish to specification.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food in all of our three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all-expenses-paid trip with one of our suppliers)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking to take the next step in your career.
• You will ideally have experience working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practices regarding allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety.

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