Junior Sous Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Horsham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury country hotel in the Newmarket area is seeking a Junior Sous Chef. You will work with fresh produce to prepare meals for the restaurant and functions, run service in the Head Chef's absence, and manage the kitchen brigade. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen and be capable of working independently. This role offers a salary up to £35k plus tips and live-in accommodation if relocating.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Meals and uniform provided

Staff discounts

5 straight shifts - 45 hours per week

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to work with fresh produce.
• Must be capable of working unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for restaurant and functions using seasonal produce.
• Run service in the Head Chef's absence.
• Manage the kitchen brigade, ensuring health and safety compliance.

Skills

High standard of food preparation

Team management

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel - Newmarket

Our client is a luxury & busy Country Hotel in the Newmarket area who are recruiting a Junior Sous Chef. You will be working with all fresh produce to prepare a la carte restaurant meals as well as weddings and functions. You will be part of a busy kitchen team and manage service, encouraging junior chefs in the Executive Chef's absence. The role is 45 hours per week, and staff accommodation is available.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary to £35k + tips
• Excellent Benefits
• Live-in accommodation if relocating
• Meals/uniform provided
• Staff Discounts
• 5 straight shifts - 45 hours per week

The Role

• Preparing meals for restaurant and functions using seasonal produce
• Running service in the Head Chef's absence
• Managing kitchen brigade including health & safety, hygiene
• Opportunity for career progression within the company

The Person

• Already a chef seeking a new challenge in a busy 4-star level kitchen
• Experience working with fresh food to a high standard
• Capable and able to work unsupervised

Application: To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the Head Chef, apply and send your CV to Daniel Boyle. Gateway works closely with hotels, restaurants, and gastro pubs, many with accolades and awards.