Junior Sous Chef

Royal Automobile Club; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Paid birthday day off

Free shuttle bus from Epsom station

Staff parking

European RAC cover

Interest‑free season ticket loan

Staff uniform

Employer-paid health cash plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Royal Automobile Club is a world-class private members club with locations in London and Epsom. We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support all kitchen outlets, delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation for our members and guests.

You will lead junior staff, work with Restaurant managers, and ensure HACCP/COSHH compliance while maintaining stock control and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar senior culinary role.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certification.
• Experience of stock control and ordering.
• High standards of cooking ability.
• Leadership skills and the ability to train junior staff.
• Computer literacy: Word and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Heritage and values of the Club underpin the role.
• Excellence, accountability, respect, trust and sustainability inform daily work.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to member satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise the smooth running of the kitchen operation in all outlets.
• Work closely with Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and teamwork between front and back of house.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility to provide well-prepared daily offerings.
• Enforce strict adherence to HACCP, COSHH, and general safety regulations.
• Develop individuals to build a strong team to meet business requirements.
• Train and develop chefs at all levels including Commis and Chef de Parties.
• Liaise with Back of House Manager to maintain cleanliness to set standards.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Word/Excel literacy

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Royal Automobile Club is an exclusive world-class private members club, with two stunning clubhouses in London and Epsom. Providing a first-class service offering accommodation, dining, sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and guests.

Benefits of working at the Royal Automobile Club:

• Free meals on duty
• Paid birthday day off
• Free shuttle bus from Epsom station
• Staff parking
• European RAC cover
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Staff uniform
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose of the role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the seamless operation of all kitchen outlets, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation. You will be committed to excellence, continually striving to enhance member satisfaction and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and supervise and to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen operation in all outlets
• Work closely with the Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and team work, front and back of house.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility in order that all staff are given a well prepared and presented daily offering of food.
• Enforce strict adherence to food hygiene (HACCP), COSHH, and general safety regulations.
• Develop individuals to build a strong team to deliver the business requirement
• Train and develop the Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
• Liaise with Back of House Manager/Supervisor to maintain cleanliness to the set standards.

About you:

• Experience in a similar senior culinary role
• Level 3 food hygiene
• Experience of stock control and ordering
• High standards of cooking ability
• Leadership Skills
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Heritage - Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club
• Excellence - Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.
• Respect - Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.
• Trust – Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.
• Sustainability – Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.

Please visit our website for more information about our Club Vision and Values

What to expect:

• All applications will be reviewed
• Immediate interview dates available
• The full job description is available upon request ahead of an interview.