Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Hexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Hexham. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering fresh, high-quality dishes, working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy various perks, including tips shared among staff, generous food discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Incentives and competitions

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate kitchen skills (food prep, hygiene practices).
• Self-motivated with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Ensure food prep meets specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and good hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Food prep

Communication

Team player

Food Safety knowledge

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]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.

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% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
• 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

What you'll bring:

• You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
• You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to 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 practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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