Junior Sous Chef

The Relais Henley; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £36,000 pa plus service charge

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Team and company social events

Meals on duty

Excellent discounts across the Hotel"

Workplace pension

Job summary

The Relais Henley is seeking a talented full Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chef to develop a very exciting new food offering. You will have experience at CDP or Junior Sous Chef level, creating with fresh seasonal ingredients and contributing to casual, fine dining and events.

You will be creative and able to showcase your skills in a dynamic environment. Benefits include up to £36,000 pa plus service charge, 28 days annual leave, cycle to work scheme,

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen at CDP or Junior Sous Chef level.
• Proven ability to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and develop new menus.
• Creative mindset with capability to support casual, fine dining and events.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of chefs to provide exceptional cuisine to guests.
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch.
• Ensure food standards are adhered to and wastage is controlled.
• Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies and allergen procedures.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent communication

Management skills

Organisational skills

Work well under pressure

Cover Head Chef on off days

Job description

Are you passionate about food? Do you want to progress and develop your career?

We are looking for a talented full Junior Sous Chef to join our team at The Relais Henley, working alongside our talented and inspirational Head Chef to develop a very exciting new food offering.

You will have previous experience of working within a kitchen at CDP or Junior Sous Chef level, being excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset with casual, fine dining and events.

Benefits:

• Up to £36,000 pa plus service charge, plus paid breaks
• 28 days annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Team and company social events
• Meals on duty
• Excellent discounts across the Hotel portfolio
• Workplace pension

Key responsibilities:

• To work well in a team of chefs providing exceptional cuisine to guests
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.

You will have the following skills:

• Must have a passion and love for food.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent management and organisational skills.
• Works well under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strives to exceed targets and goals.
• Able to cover Head Chef on days off and holidays.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.