Junior Sous Chef Copy - Weston

Anglian Country Inns; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run hospitality business in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and deliver exceptional service. You will lead the team during peak times, uphold safety measures, and foster strong supplier relationships. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and generous benefits. Join us if you have a passion for hospitality and want to make people happy!

Benefits

Generous discount across ACI sites

Staff accommodation available

Gym membership

Career progression programs

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations is preferred.
• Ability to manage a team and ensure safety standards.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and control measures are in place.
• Drive kitchen standards and engage with the team.
• Assist the Sous and Head Chef when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Who are you?

A cool, calm, confident presence and support for our kitchen.

As Junior Sous, you will thrive on taking responsibility, driving standards, delivering consistently, at times developing your team, challenging yourself and the things you see around you.

Supporting your Sous and Head Chef to run the team and look towards the senior side of the kitchen.

Our kitchens are busy places so a level head, great organisation, delivered every time, with a smile, is the key to success.

What’s the role?

• Keep your team and guests safe at all times by ensuring the correct control measures are in place
• Drive standards and knowledge to create food Wow moments
• Champion your section and the ACI Food Journey to exceed our guests' expectations
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with your Sous and Head Chef
• Take a lead in the kitchen in the absence of your Sous or Head Chef
• Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers
• Assist in planning key dates and events
• Communicate positively with the team
• Being a great role model and setting the standards for our guests and team
• Displaying the ACI values each and every day and working towards our company mission of 'making people happy'

What's in it for you?

• Generous discount across all ACI sites on both food and drink
• Regular trips out to suppliers locally and internationally
• Great share of tips and tronc
• Staff Accommodation available
• Staff meals on shift
• Gym membership
• Rising Stars program for career progression within the company
• Cycle scheme - Money off a bike
• 'Live your life', charity day off each year
• Wine at cost
• Anglian Country Inns

Anglian Country Inns is a family run business that first opened its doors over twenty seven years ago and now we have nine award winning establishments across East Anglia, a coffee shop and brewery to boot!

If you think you have the relevant experience and want to join our friendly family please don't delay and apply today.