Junior Sous Chef

RecSpec Recruitment Limited; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury country hotel in East Sussex seeks a Junior Sous Chef to join their experienced team. This role offers the chance to work in a fine dining environment with a focus on high culinary standards. Candidates should have previous chef experience, ideally in hotel settings, and a passion for cooking. Accommodation is available for those relocating to the area.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Chefs' whites provided and laundered

40 hours work over five days including weekends

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience essential; preferably in a hotel restaurant setting.
• Experience in a rosette level establishment with fine dining.
• Culinary qualifications in food preparation or cooking desirable.
• Familiarity with food safety practices and regulations required.
• Ability to lead a junior team.
• Passion for cooking and delivering exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the junior kitchen team.
• Ensure high culinary standards.
• Maintain food safety practices.

Skills

Chef experience

Experience in hotel restaurant setting

Fine dining experience

Food safety practices

Leadership skills

Passion for culinary arts

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for the next step up the ladder and ready for the role of Junior Sous, or are you looking for a change and would like to work at a luxury Country hotel located in East Sussex with 2AA Rosette Restaurant and a brigade of 8 kitchen staff. A place that grows a lot of the produce on site and will develop your skills.

Experience / Responsibilities

• Previous chef experience is essential, preferably in a hotel restaurant setting.
• Worked in a rosette level establishment and has experience with fine dining.
• Culinary experience or relevant qualifications in food preparation or cooking are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with food safety practices and regulations is required.
• Able to lead the junior team.
• A passion for cooking and delivering exceptional dining experiences is crucial. If you are enthusiastic about culinary arts and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Contract and Hours

Permanent

8 hours shifts

Accommodation and Benefits

Accommodation available. £220 per month inc. bills so will suit anybody looking to relocate to East Sussex and close to Brighton

• Chefs' whites will be provided and laundered.
• Hours are worked on rostered shifts over five days to include weekends at 40 hours per week.