Junior Sous Chef

Delta by Hotels by Marriott Peterborough; Peterborough; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Tips and gratuities

Leisure Club Membership

Ongoing training and coaching

Staff meals on duty

Employee benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Delta by Marriott Peterborough is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen team and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

This exciting career-development opportunity focuses on kitchen leadership, menu planning, stock control and day-to-day operations while progressing toward a senior kitchen role.

Formación

• Previous experience as Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Assist in managing, motivating and developing the kitchen team.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations and food service in the absence of senior chefs.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the highest standards and correct temperature according to HACCP.
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all food services.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.
• Lead by example, promoting teamwork, professionalism and a positive kitchen culture.
• Assist with staff training, coaching and maintaining kitchen procedures.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team motivation

Educación

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering

Food Allergy & Intolerance Training Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Take the next step in your culinary career.

Are you an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job – someone whois passionate, enjoys leading a team and has the ambition to develop into a future Sous Chef.

If you are ready to grow your skills, take on new challenges and build a successful career within the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, talented and motivated Junior SousChef to join our busy hotel kitchen team.

Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play animportant role in delivering exceptional food quality, maintaining high kitchenstandards and ensuring an outstanding dining experience for our hotel guests.

This is more than just another kitchen position – it is an excitingcareer-development opportunity for an ambitious chef who is ready to take on greaterresponsibility, develop their leadership skills and work towards progressinginto a senior role in the kitchen.

You will gain valuable experience in kitchen management, teamdevelopment, menu planning, stock control and the day-to-day operation of aprofessional hotel kitchen.

Key Responsibilities - Here’s what your journey with us entails:

• Supportthe Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.


• Assistin managing, motivating and developing the kitchen team.


• Take responsibilityfor kitchen operations and food service in the absence of senior chefswhen required.


• Prepare,cook and present dishes to the highest standards and correct temperatureaccording to the HACCP guidelines.


• Ensureconsistency, quality and presentation across all food services.


• Maintainexcellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.


• Monitorstock levels, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.


• Ensureeffective food preparation and service during busy periods.


• Supportmenu development and contribute creative ideas.


• Ensurekitchen areas are clean, organised and well maintained. Followingand ensuring compliance with food safety and handling policies andprocedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating,labelling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas.


• Assistwith staff training, coaching and maintaining kitchen procedures.


• Leadby example, promoting teamwork, professionalism and a positive kitchenculture.

What We're Looking For

• Previousexperience as a Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.


• Experienceworking in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.


• Agenuine passion for food, creativity and delivering excellent quality.


• Strongleadership, communication and organisational skills.


• Adesire to develop management skills and take on additionalresponsibilities.


• Abilityto work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Goodknowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations.


• A positiveattitude, strong work ethic and hands-on approach.


• Flexibilityto work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitivesalary, depending on experience.


• Tipsand gratuities.


• LeisureClub Membership.


• Ongoingtraining, coaching and professional development.


• Opportunitiesto gain experience in kitchen leadership and management.


• Supportiveand friendly working environment.


• Staffmeals whilst on duty.


• Hotelemployee benefits and discounts.


• Accessto Employee Assistance Program - health and wellbeing service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate


• FoodAllergy and Intolerance Training Certificate

Apply today to start your journey with us!

Compensation: Competitive salary