Junior Sous Chef - Epsom, Surrey

Royal Automobile Club; Ewell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Paid birthday day off

Free shuttle bus from Epsom station

Staff parking

Perkbox discount scheme

European RAC cover

Interest-free season ticket loan

Staff uniform

Generous pension

Employer-paid health cash plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Heritage and corporate values

Job summary

The Royal Automobile Club is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support all kitchen outlets with consistently high food quality and presentation. You will lead teams, ensure safety and hygiene compliance, and work with Restaurant managers to foster strong communication between front and back of house.

You will train and develop junior chefs, supervise staff meals, and help maintain impeccable kitchen standards across outlets while delivering excellent member dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar senior culinary role.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Stock control and ordering experience.
• Leadership and people management.
• High standards of cooking ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise and to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen operation in all outlets.
• Work closely with the Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and team work, front and back of house.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility in order that all staff are given a well prepared and presented daily offering of food.
• Enforce strict adherence to food hygiene (HACCP), COSHH, and general safety regulations.
• Develop individuals to build a strong team to deliver the business requirement.
• Train and develop the Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
• Liaise with Back of House Manager/Supervisor to maintain cleanliness to the set standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Stock Control

Cooking Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Computers (Word/Excel)

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the seamless operation of all kitchen outlets, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation. You will be committed to excellence, continually striving to enhance member satisfaction and deliver exceptional dining experiences.,

• Maintain and supervise and to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen operation in all outlets
• Work closely with the Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and team work, front and back of house.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility in order that all staff are given a well prepared and presented daily offering of food.
• Enforce strict adherence to food hygiene (HACCP), COSHH, and general safety regulations.
• Develop individuals to build a strong team to deliver the business requirement
• Train and develop the Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
• Liaise with Back of House Manager/Supervisor to maintain cleanliness to the set standards.
  Experience in a similar senior culinary role
• Level 3 food hygiene
• Experience of stock control and ordering
• High standards of cooking ability
• Leadership Skills
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  The Royal Automobile Club is an exclusive world-class private members club, with two stunning clubhouses in London and Epsom. Providing a first-class service offering accommodation, dining, sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and guests.
  Free meals on duty
• Paid birthday day off
• Free shuttle bus from Epsom station
• Staff parking
• Perkbox discount scheme
• European RAC cover
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Staff uniform
• Generous pension
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Heritage - Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club
• Excellence - Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.
• Respect - Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.
• Trust - Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.
• Sustainability - Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.