Junior Sous Chef

The Ranch at Rock Creek; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Thornbury is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to work in their award-winning restaurant. This full-time permanent position offers a starting salary of £38,000 per annum plus service charge. Responsibilities include preparation and service, ensuring high food quality, and supporting team development. The ideal candidate will have experience in a high-tier culinary environment, a passion for food, and strong communication skills. This role includes 28 days holiday and additional staff perks.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Paid day off on your birthday

Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months

Career development programmes

Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in a 3AA Rosette or Michelin star environment is ideal.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Team player with ambition to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and service, supporting the Head and Sous Chefs.
• Ensuring high level of food quality and preparation.
• Assisting with the development of menus.

Skills

Passion for the culinary industry

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people

Responsibilities

• Full time permanent position, 48 hours a week
• Salary from £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• An additional share of the service charge and tips paid every month (about 3.5k annually)
• You will be responsible for preparation and service, supporting the Head and Sous Chefs
• Ensuring high level of food quality and preparation
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail
• Assisting with the development of menus
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative
• Support and assist with managing team members
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures

Qualifications

• A truly talented chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food
• Experience at 3AA Rosette or in Michelin star environment is ideal
• A calm, mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure
• Dedicated team player with strong communication skills
• Ambition to succeed

Additional Information

• 28 days holiday a year
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Off-site staff accommodation possible
• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months’ probation period passed.
• Training programs via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities
• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverages
• Recognition programmes
• Access to online training facilities
• Career development programmes
• Uniform provided and free parking available