Junior Sous Chef

Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport; West Devon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in England is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. You will manage food preparation and ensure high standards for timely production. The ideal candidate has experience as a Chef de Partie and strong leadership skills. Join us for ongoing training and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Recognition schemes with vouchers

Talent referral bonuses

Access to Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and progression paths

Qualifications

• Exceptional Chef de Partie seeking their first Junior Sous Chef role.
• Ability to follow standardized menus.
• Standards-driven with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in food preparation for all outlets.
• Ensure timely, high-quality food production.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Team management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

People skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Leadership

Job description

At Leonardo Hotels, we are recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team in the Kitchen. We seek an enthusiastic, genuine, and friendly individual who enjoys working in hotels and providing excellent hospitality to our guests, ensuring they have a memorable stay.

As Junior Sous Chef

We want you to be part of a diverse team working together to deliver excellent products across our restaurant, bar, and conference departments. We set high standards to surprise and delight our customers and provide a great experience.

Some of the perks include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe for your city breaks
• Recognition schemes with vouchers for high street shops
• Talent referral bonuses for recommending friends
• Celebrations like Thank You Week and Annual Employee Awards
• Access to Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing training and clear progression paths

Experience we expect:

• Exceptional Chef de Partie seeking their first Junior Sous Chef role
• Background in branded hotels or restaurants preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, mornings, and evenings
• Ability to follow standardized menus
• Standards-driven with good organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and motivational skills for team management
• Good people skills for teamwork and creating a fun work environment
• Knowledge of EHO requirements and compliance

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and participating in food preparation for all outlets
• Ensuring timely, high-quality food production meeting standards
• Controlling costs and productivity
• Communicating daily updates about departmental and hotel activities
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Following HACCP and food safety standards
• Training and developing kitchen staff for future progression, including internal development programs

Why work with us? To receive practical training, development, and progression within a dynamic, expanding company. We support your career growth in hospitality for a long and successful future.