Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and customer-focused team as a Junior Sous Chef, where your passion for cooking will shine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating delicious dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients. You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including shared tips, paid breaks, and generous discounts. With a commitment to personal development, this fast-growing business provides a supportive environment for your culinary journey. Whether you're a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef ready for the next step, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef.
• Strong skills in food prep and hygiene management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes.
• Ensure food prep is done according to specifications.

Skills

Experience as a Junior Sous Chef

Fresh ingredient handling

Food prep skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Allergen management knowledge

Food Safety best practices

Job description

Join Our Team as a Junior Sous Chef

We love real cooking—fresh, customer-led, and made with high-quality ingredients. If you're passionate about cooking, you'll thrive with us, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts per week, ensuring prep is done and each dish is made to spec.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food across all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives, including trips with our suppliers
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party—Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef ready to take the next step
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and strong chef/kitchen skills (food prep, hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene)
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Self-motivated with the ability to work at pace with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of allergen management, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety best practices

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