Junior Sous Chef

Knekt Hub Ltd; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group in Thornbury is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and help develop menus in a fine-dining setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Michelin-level environment and a passion for modern British cuisine. With a competitive salary of £38,000 plus tips, this role also offers 28 days holiday, career progression opportunities, and more. If you’re ready to advance your culinary career, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Paid day off on your birthday

Complimentary stay at the hotel after probation

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Staff rates on stays, food, beverages

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous or strong Chef de Partie in a high-standard environment.
• A passion for modern British cuisine and local, seasonal produce.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare dishes to an award-winning standard.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Contribute ideas for menu development.
• Lead junior chefs when required.
• Maintain food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Creativity

Communication skills

Job description

Junior Sous Chef – 4 Red Star Boutique Castle Hotel | £38,000 + £3.5k Tips + Benefits

Location : South Gloucestershire (near Bristol)

Salary : £38,000 per annum + approx. £3,500 tips / service charge annually

Hours : Full-time | Permanent | 48 hours per week

About the Property

This exceptional 4 Red Star boutique hotel is set within 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a dining experience that reflects the best of modern British cuisine . The restaurant holds multiple awards for culinary excellence and is recognised for its refined yet personal hospitality .

The hotel’s kitchens champion seasonal, locally sourced produce — including ingredients grown in their own kitchen garden — to craft elegant, contemporary dishes served across the restaurant, afternoon teas, and private dining. The property also hosts select weddings, events, and Sunday lunches, making for a varied and rewarding kitchen environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join an accomplished brigade of chefs in one of the UK’s most unique country house hotels. Working closely with the Head and Sous Chefs, you will help drive standards, support menu development, and lead by example across prep and service.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious chef with fine-dining experience looking to grow within a prestigious, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.

Your Role

Assist the Head and Sous Chefs in overseeing daily kitchen operations

Prepare and deliver dishes to an award-winning standard across multiple services

Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times

Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal dishes

Take responsibility for sections during service and lead junior chefs when required

Maintain strict food safety and health & safety standards

Train, mentor, and motivate team members in line with kitchen values

Demonstrate professionalism, precision, and calm leadership under pressure

About You

Proven experience as a Junior Sous or strong Chef de Partie in a 3 AA Rosette or Michelin Guide standard environment

A passion for modern British cuisine and local, seasonal produce

Strong organisational and leadership skills

Creative flair with attention to detail and a desire to progress

Calm, mature, and composed nature with excellent communication skills

A true team player with a professional approach and commitment to quality

What’s on Offer

£38,000 base salary + approx. £3,500 annual tips / service charge

48-hour contract with a fair, structured rota

Paid day off on your birthday

28 days paid holiday per year

Complimentary stay at the hotel upon completing probation

Staff accommodation available if required

Training & development opportunities (internal, external, and online)

Career progression within a prestigious hospitality group

Uniform provided & free on-site parking

Staff & family rates on stays, food, and beverages

Recognition and reward programmes

Apply Now

If you’re an ambitious, passionate chef ready to join one of the UK’s most distinctive fine-dining destinations, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonny at [e-mail] or call 0161 528 5555 .