Junior Sous Chef

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in Chippenham seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills, be a team player, and have strong knowledge of food safety and allergens. This role offers various benefits, including paid breaks, shared tips, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Staff party - Loungefest

Support via Licensed Trade Charity

Wagestream pay management

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Existing Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef looking to advance.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef during shifts.
• Ensure preparation is done for each day.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Knowledge of allergens

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

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 make each dish to spec.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring prep is done for each day and that each dish is made to specification.

Requirements / Qualifications

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

Benefits

• 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 supplier)
• 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