Junior Sous Chef – County Durham – Luxury Hotel – 4 Day Week

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training and development opportunities

Luxury spa hotel environment

4-day working week (40+ hours)

Job summary

A luxury recruitment agency seeks a Junior Sous Chef for a stunning spa hotel in North East England. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development in a modern kitchen setting. Responsibilities include supporting the Head Chef, ensuring high food standards, and training junior chefs. Candidates must have professional kitchen experience and access to transport. This is a chance to be part of a talented and supportive team in a unique dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment required.
• Strong passion for high-quality food and service.
• Ability to assist in training and developing junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Assist in leading the brigade during service.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Help train and develop junior chefs within the team.
• Help train and develop junior chefs within the team.
• Ensure all food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Kitchen management

Job description

A Junior Sous Chef is required for a stunning luxury spa hotel set within breathtaking coastal surroundings in County Durham.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This magnificent country house property sits within beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the dramatic North East coastline.

Combining historic grandeur with contemporary luxury, the hotel is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, award-winning spa facilities and an exciting collection of dining experiences that attract guests from across the region and beyond.

• 4day working week (40+ hours)
• The opportunity to work within a luxury spa hotel environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities

With sleek contemporary interiors and a tranquil atmosphere, the restaurant provides a relaxed yet refined setting where guests can enjoy carefully crafted small plates designed for sharing.

The menus focus on fresh ingredients, vibrant flavours and beautifully balanced dishes that encourage exploration and discovery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join a professional kitchen team within a unique and ambitious dining concept.

The kitchen is modern, well-equipped and run by an experienced senior team who are passionate about maintaining exceptional standards while supporting the development of their brigade.

As Junior Sous Chef you will:

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Assist in leading the brigade during service and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and organisation
• Assist with ordering, stock control and kitchen management
• Help train and develop junior chefs within the team
• Ensure all food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained

Due to the location and shift patterns, candidates must have access to their own transport.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to progress their career within a beautiful luxury hotel environment while working with a talented and supportive team.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

• Contact: Caroline Wright
• Reference: 08302

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Recruitment Consultants for the Hospitality Industry.
Specialising in the permanent recruitment of professionals at luxury and award-winning establishments across the UK