Junior Sous Chef

Solent Hotel & Spa; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality establishment in England is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous & Head Chef. You will produce high-quality food from scratch, manage kitchen sections, and ensure food safety. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance in their culinary career with a generous benefits package including competitive salary, health plans, and bespoke training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary negotiable

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to manage a section and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Produce high-quality food from fresh ingredients.
• Help manage food ordering and storage.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Ability to cook from scratch

Team player

Innovative ideas

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to help drive our skilled kitchen team.

As Junior Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Sous & Head Chef. You’ll spend your days serving delicious food in a well‑equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

Your Day to Day

• Supporting the Sous Chef with the management of the kitchen in line with the Head Chef’s direction
• Producing a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in our kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Helping with the ordering and storage of food supplies

Who We’re Looking For

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best this could be the role for you.

You will enjoy sharing your knowledge with junior members of a team but will also look to those around you to grow your own skills.

It’s a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi‑task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly but it doesn’t matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three‑course meal we want to ensure they have a high‑quality experience and want to return.

In Return We Are Offering

• A competitive salary negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream – the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Required Experience

Junior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1