Junior Sous Chef: Elevate Fine Dining in a Busy Resort Kitchen

Carden Park Hotel; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food & drink

Spa access

Free staff lunch

Free on-site parking

EAP

Golf & Leisure Club access

Staff transport minibus

Career progression

Funding for qualifications

Outdoor pursuits facilities

Two paid charity days

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional food quality and help ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

We require strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for great food. This role offers a full-time, 40-hour week in a luxury resort, with transport considerations due to our rural location.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for producing exceptional food.
• Previous experience within quality hotels, restaurants or similar high-volume kitchens is essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to the highest standards.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Assist with menu development, contributing ideas that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Help maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Support stock control, food cost management and stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Assist in supervising, motivating and developing junior members of the kitchen team.
• Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation while working calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
• Providing world-class service is at the heart of everything we do.
• As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll join a creative, busy and supportive brigade of chefs catering for guests across eight kitchens throughout the resort.

Job description

Carden Park Hotel is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional food quality and help ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

We require strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for great food. This role offers a full-time, 40-hour week in a luxury resort, with transport considerations due to our rural location.