Junior Sous Chef

Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and spa in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef in managing the kitchen team. The role involves producing high-quality food from scratch, managing food safety, and sharing knowledge with junior staff. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to advance in their culinary career with support for nationally recognized qualifications and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef with the management of the kitchen.
• Produce high standard food from scratch.
• Manage a section in the kitchen using fresh ingredients.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Innovative ideas

Attention to detail

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