Junior Sous Chef

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa in Newmarket is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their talented culinary team. You will assist in managing kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and creating innovative menus. The ideal candidate will have experience at a 2 or 3 AA Rosette level, a strong team focus, and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a team that prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)

Free meals while on duty

Extra day of leave on your birthday

Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club

Discounted membership for partner

50% food discount

20% discount on spa treatments

Discounted accommodation rates

Discounted stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group

Qualifications

• Experience of working at 2 or 3 AA Rosette level.
• Passion and creative flair, with extensive culinary knowledge.
• Working at Junior Sous Chef level or seeking the next step.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sous Chef & Executive Head Chef.
• Inspire fresh ideas and devise menus.
• Mentor and train the kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Education

Food & Hygiene Certificate

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Bedford Lodge
Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in
Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford
Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country
house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and
luxury.

The Team

Our ‘Squires’ Restaurant provides
a completely modern dining experience. Our eclectic menus attract a wide
and travelled clientele, using only the finest seasonal ingredients and
wherever possible sourcing all our products locally. Alongside this, a very
busy bar and Conference & Events business, with private dinners, conference
lunches and Weddings.

The Position

Joining our team of talented
chefs, our Junior Sous Chef will support the Senior Sous Chef & Executive
Head Chef by taking an active role within the kitchen inspiring fresh ideas,
devising menus, mentoring & training the rest of the team and keeping
everything running smoothly, no matter how busy service is.

About You

You will
have:

• Experience
  of working at 2 or 3 AA Rosette level.
• Passion
  and creative flair, with extensive culinary knowledge.
• Be
  working at Junior Sous Chef level or looking for the next step in your career.
• Strong
  team focused attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability
  to remain calm, in-control and focused during busy service.
• A
  positive role-model embodying our values of mutual respect and professionalism
  within the kitchen.
• Ideally
  with experience within a 4- or 5-star hotel property.
• Food
  & Hygiene Certificate required (valid within last 3 years).

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the
opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our
guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.

We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would
you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee
  Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free
  meals whilst on duty
• An
  extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary
  membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted
  membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50%
  food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20%
  discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted
  accommodation rates
• Discounted
  hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group