Junior Sous Chef: Elevate Dishes & Guest Experience

Apex Hotels; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

Entry to gym and pools

Job summary

Apex Hotels in Bath is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary team in delivering high-quality food offerings. You will assist in cost control, financial analysis, and payroll processes while developing a skilled kitchen team and ensuring excellence during busy service periods.

The role emphasizes guest-centric service, collaboration with Head Chef, and continuous improvement across outlets. A proactive, open communicator will thrive in our supportive hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Clear and influencing communicator across all levels.
• Sales and profit driven mindset.
• Food safety management and professional cookery qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Coaching, supporting, challenging mentality that delivers operational results.

Responsibilities

• Control food and sundry costs through stock control.
• Analyse monthly profit and loss comments with corrective actions.
• Assist payroll and food cost analysis to match revenue forecasts.
• Develop a multi-skilled culinary team with payroll flexibility.
• Be highly visible at key service periods with attention to culinary delivery.
• Maintain focus on customer needs with personalised service.

Skills

Communication

Sales & Profit Mindset

Team Leadership

Resource Management

Food Safety & Cookery Level 2+

Coaching & Mentoring

Open Environment

Education

Food Safety Management & Cookery Level 2+

Job description

Apex Hotels in Bath is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary team in delivering high-quality food offerings. You will assist in cost control, financial analysis, and payroll processes while developing a skilled kitchen team and ensuring excellence during busy service periods.

The role emphasizes guest-centric service, collaboration with Head Chef, and continuous improvement across outlets. A proactive, open communicator will thrive in our supportive hospitality environment.