Junior Sous Chef

Park Plaza; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Discounted hotel rooms in Europe

50% F&B discount for your party

30 days holiday per year

Two free meals per day

Wagestream pay access

Refer a Friend £750

BenefitHub discounts

Vitality at work gym discounts

Ride to Work Scheme

Season ticket loans

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Rotas two weeks in advance

Job summary

Park Plaza Riverbank in London is seeking a skilled Junior Sous Chef to lead breakfast service in a busy hotel kitchen. You will prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes, and supervise a small team to ensure smooth service for around 600 covers daily.

You should be passionate about standards, food safety and teamwork, with previous Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience. In return, Park Plaza offers competitive pay, service charge, meals on duty, staff discounts, and development

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a hotel or busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of breakfast service and high-volume catering.
• Strong standards for food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee breakfast service for hotel guests (~600 covers daily).
• Supervise a small team of 2, ensuring smooth kitchen operation and product quality.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Kitchen hygiene

Breakfast service

Job description

Junior Sous Chef (Room Service) - Park Plaza Riverbank

At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. Our

Junior Sous Chef (Room Service) - Park Plaza Riverbank

At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Junior Sous Chef prepares, produces, and presents memorable meals for our guests, applying their energy and enthusiasm to every task.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Junior Sous Chef with a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen. This role will be looking after the breakfast operation in a busy hotel averaging 600 covers a day and leading a team of 2.

As a Junior Sous Chef, You Will Receive

• Salary: Competitive Salary + Service Charge
• Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Start with 30 days holiday per year - incl bank holidays
• Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come in!
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream!
• Recommend a Friend scheme - £750
• BenefitHub – Discounted prices at hundreds of online and high street stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants and cinemas.
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work Scheme & free local cycling lessons
• Travel season ticket loans *
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Rotas published at least two weeks in advance (if applicable)
• Departmental productivity and service incentive schemes *
• Uniforms provided (if applicable) & free dry cleaning
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

The ideal candidate for the Junior Sous Chef role will:

The ideal candidate for the Junior Sous Chef role will:

• Be fanatical about standards and genuinely care about the quality of the food they prepare
• Build excellent relationships with kitchen and front-of-house team members to keep everything running smoothly
• Share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Care
• Have previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
  
  

Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.

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