Junior Sous Chef

Heaton House Farm; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heaton House Farm is looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their award-winning catering team. In this role, you'll oversee kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality for various events. A great opportunity for aspiring chefs to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment!

Benefits

Flexibility in working days and hours

Staff events to celebrate success

Discounts on tickets and products

TOIL system for extra hours worked

Life and permanent health insurance

Pension Scheme

28 days holiday increasing with service

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong background in high-volume food production.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the banqueting kitchen.
• Support menu development and train junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure food hygiene and cleanliness standards are met.

Skills

Food Quality

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification

Job description

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Heaton House Farm is an award-winning venue on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Banqueting Junior Sous Chef tojoin our dynamic kitchen team at Stableyard Catering, the North West's caterer of the year at The Wedding Industry Awards.The role is ideally full time and permanent.

This is an Exceptional Opportunity to Lead in a Fast-Paced, High-Quality Banqueting Environment

About The Role

As Banqueting Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous and Head Chef in overseeing all aspects of the banqueting kitchen. You will help lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding food for weddings, corporate events, private dining, and large-scale functions, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional food quality and presentation
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and served to the highest standards and within time constraints
• Support with menu development, food tastings and bespoke client requests
• Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff
• Oversee food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards in line with regulations
• Help with stock control, ordering and minimising waste
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a banqueting, hotel or events environment
• A strong background in high-volume, quality food production
• A natural leader with excellent organisational and time management skills
• A passion for food and attention to detail
• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (or willing to obtain)
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
  

We operate a TOIL system to ensure good work-life balance.

What We Offer In Return

• A rewarding experience -working as part of a friendly, award-winning team
• Variety no two days are ever the same!
• Support we are a friendly family run company and care about our team like they are part of the family
• Progression as our company grows, so can you!
• Flexibility this includes flexibility inworking days (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) and working hours (we dont work Christmas Day or Boxing Day!)
• Staff events we work hard but enjoy spending time celebrating our success
• Guest experience you get to stay overnight at the farm to experience our rooms!
• Discounts we believe in giving back, so you get discounts on tickets and products!
• Staff Referral scheme- Rewards for bringing more team players to our family
• TOIL system time off in lieu offered for extra hours worked
• Insurance life & permanent health insurance (after qualifying period)
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday(including bank holidays, prorate for part-time) increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days
• Reward programmes we recognise and reward those who have worked for us for a long time
• Free car parking!
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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