Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in Bromsgrove is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and ensuring best practices in food safety. Ideal candidates will be motivated, possess strong kitchen skills, and excel in communication. This position offers competitive perks including tips shared equitably, paid breaks, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Great opportunity for personal development

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients.
• Good chef skills in food prep and hygiene.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Ensure all prep is completed and dishes are made to specification.
• Deliver great food to customers.

Skills

Chef/kitchen skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of allergens and food safety

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-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% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside
• 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 Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity 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 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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