Junior Sous Chef

Burlington Hotel; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in Newcastle is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The role focuses on preparing high-quality dishes using fresh, local produce while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exceptional dining experience showcasing the best of local ingredients and culinary techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and service team.

Job description

We currently have an amazing opportunity to join the team as Junior Sous Chef.

At Hotel Gotham Newcastle, we offer an exceptional dining experience centred on sustainability, seasonality, and quality. Our farm-to-fork approach highlights the best local produce from North Shields to Northumberland, with menus that change to reflect the seasons. Led by Executive Head Chef Ernst Van Zyl, our kitchen focuses on "honest food with no messing around," turning simple, local ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Combining classical techniques with modern trends, Siren brings the best of each season straight to your table. We're proud to offer a dining experience that showcases the heart and passion of the Northeast

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all dishes are prepared using fresh produce, combining contemporary flavours with traditional techniques.
• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations.
• To support the achievement of budget food gross profit.
• To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the Kitchen operation.
• To ensure that the Company Healthy and safety, food safety and COSHH legislation is adhered to.

Product Knowledge

• Maintain strong knowledge of the food menu and SOPs

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with kitchen team along with all members of the food and beverage service team
• Communicate effectively with the F&B team for any food service requirements.
• Participate in daily team briefings and service reviews where required.
• Contribute to a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and pride in the service delivered.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in line with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Ensure safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment along with hazardous materials within the kitchen
• Wear full uniform and maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Report maintenance issues, health & safety risks, or guest incidents immediately to management.