Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef at a vibrant restaurant in Tewkesbury, where you'll assist in preparing fresh dishes and support the culinary team. This role offers fantastic perks including tips shared across the team, paid breaks, and discounts on food and drinks. Ideal for someone looking to further their career in a progressive environment with a focus on quality ingredients and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks from day one

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef willing to progress.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and demonstrate good kitchen skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes.
• Ensure kitchen prep is completed for each shift.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Chef skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Food safety knowledge

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and making each dish 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% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking to take the next step in your career.
• You will ideally have experience working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of best practices regarding allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety.

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