Junior Sous Chef

Buckland Manor; North Common; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + service charge

Perkbox platform

25% dining discount

Staff accommodation

Free meals on duty

Employee assistance programme

Development opportunities

Milestone rewards

Job summary

Buckland Manor invites applications for a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will supervise during service, prepare high-quality dishes, and uphold food safety standards in a traditional country house setting.

Join our team to benefit from shared service charges, staff perks, and clear development pathways within the Buckland Manor family of hotels. A rewarding role with room to grow in a prestigious property.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and portion control.
• Ability to supervise junior kitchen staff and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards.
• Supervise chefs, commis chefs and kitchen staff during service.
• Maintain food safety standards and records; monitor temperatures and cleanliness.
• Take responsibility for designated kitchen sections and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Food hygiene

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food safety protocols

Job description

Location :One of the most elegant country house hotels in the Cotswolds, Buckland Manor is set in ten acres of stunning grounds. With 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes, and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Buckland Manor offers employees the opportunity to work within a traditional, yet friendly English country house hotel.
SERVICE CHARGE-We pay our team service charge each month! This service charge all goes into one pot, and 100% of that service charge is then shared amongst all the team at the hotel-every penny received is paid out to the team.
Service charge can be in the region of £305 a month (around £3,600 per year) over and above base pay, for a full time employee.
The hotel may be able to offer on-site staff accommodation in order to help the newest members of the team settle into life at the hotel and local area, plus free parking is available on-site.

Come and join our team as a JuniorSous Chef and let your passion and personality shine

Our culture is important to us, andwe encourage everyone in our teams to show thoughtfulness towards eachother and our guests.

Job Summary

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. This role involves supervising kitchen staff during service, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and helping ensure efficient kitchen operations. The Junior Sous Chef acts as a key team leader and may take responsibility for sections of the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.

Key ResponsibilitiesFood Preparation & Service

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control across all menu items.
• Assist in the development of new dishes and menu updates.
• Support smooth and efficient service during busy periods.

Team Supervision

• Assist with supervising and coordinating chefs, commis chefs, and kitchen assistants.
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor performance.
• Promote a positive, professional working environment.
• Help manage daily kitchen activities and workflow.
• Monitor stock levels and report ordering requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory management.
• Minimize waste and contribute to cost-control initiatives.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
• Follow and enforce company food safety procedures.
• Complete required temperature, cleaning, and safety records.

Leadership Duties

• Take responsibility for designated kitchen sections.
• Step into a supervisory role during the absence of the Head Chef or Sous Chef when required.
• Assist with staff scheduling and service planning.

To say thank you, we havemany perks:

• Competitive pay – We are proud thateveryone who joins our group gets a competitive a rate of pay,irrespective of age, plus you get service charge and tips on top.
• Treat yourself once in a while with lotsof retail and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.
• Excellent discounts across our family ofhotels – you will be entitled to 25% off food & beverage in our hotelsplus we offer an amazing staff rate of £25 B&B per person across thegroup & your friends and family get special rates too.
• We understand it’s OK not to be OK, so weoffer an externally run confidential helpline for any support you requireabout anything you might need as part of our Employee AssistanceProgramme.
• We sustain you physically too, meals whenyou are on duty are free.
• To be the best version of yourself, weencourage our teams to be curious. Everyone can learn and develop -our development pathways are unique to us and are the best in thebusiness.
• We provide lots of opportunity toprogress and move up – we have made hundreds of internal promotions,including to General Manager level.
• We like to say a special thank you forevery year you are with us - our milestone awards include Champagne,afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special. When you reach thebig milestones, you receive extra special gifts on top like longer hotel stays,extra days off and a unique gift especially chosen for you.

About our family of hotels

We bring a family of hotelstogether under one roof, ready to welcome guests with open arms, warm heartsand experiences that are simply memorable.

Each of our hotels are unique,individual, and quirky in personality. Quality is fundamental to everything wedo, and it is the simple things that matter. We believe everyone should feelincluded, special and welcome, and that applies to our team and our guests.

We have very unique hotels invery special locations, from the award winning Gidleigh Park in Devon, the900-year-old Amberley Castle to our cool city centre Abode Manchester set in a19th century textile factory, two minutes from Piccadilly train station – tosee the whole group, take a look herewww.brownswordhotels.co.uk

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