JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

TN United Kingdom; Lymington; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Junior Sous Chef in a beautifully renovated hotel in Lymington. This role offers the chance to step into a leadership position, mentoring junior chefs while working with fresh, high-quality produce. You'll enjoy a balanced work-life with the potential for a 4-day working week, all within a premium environment. Join a dynamic kitchen team at a time of expansion, where your culinary ideas will flourish and contribute to exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Benefits

Local discount scheme

4-day working week

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, ideally as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to work with fresh produce and create exceptional dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead service and mentor junior chefs to maintain high standards.
• Conduct stock checks and learn about ordering systems.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Stock Management

Education

Culinary Diploma

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Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Our client is situated in the centre of Lymington, offering a comfortable and relaxed environment for guests. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to step into a leadership role in the kitchen, leading junior chefs, mentoring them, and maintaining high standards. You will be able to implement your culinary ideas, working with fresh, high-quality produce across breakfast, daytime, and evening service.

1. Work with high-quality, fresh produce to create exceptional dishes
2. Potential for a 4-day working week
3. Mentor and coach junior chefs
4. Receive coaching and mentoring from the Sous and Head Chef
5. Work in a premium environment in the beautiful Lymington area

Package

• Up to £31,000 depending on experience
• 4-day working week
• Full-time hours
• Local discount scheme

Why choose our client?

The client has recently renovated their hotel, creating a fantastic place to work and for guests to relax and enjoy themselves. Guests can book afternoon teas or full private dining experiences, with the kitchen team being central to their success. Joining at an exciting time of expansion offers opportunities to work in a great environment while striving for a better work-life balance.

What’s involved?

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will work under the Sous and Head Chefs to become a key part of the kitchen management team. You will lead service, mentor junior chefs to ensure high standards, and take on responsibilities such as stock checks, learning about ordering systems, and back-office management to support your career progression.