Junior Sous Chef – Events & Restaurant Growth

Parker's Tavern; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free meals on duty

Team Member Parties

Room and F&B discounts across Marriott

Refer a friend – up to £400 when they

Job summary

Parker's Tavern, located in Cambridge, is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to work across the restaurant and events teams. You will collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver high-quality dishes for dining and large-scale functions, ensuring consistency and presentation at the highest standards.

The role supports day-to-day kitchen operations, with opportunities to contribute to menu development for events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior Chef De Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in both restaurant service and events/catering (preferred).
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen across the restaurant and events.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes to exceptional standards.
• Maintain excellent food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Lead and motivate junior team members during service.
• Assist in menu development, particularly event offerings.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.
• Step up to lead service in the absence of the senior chefs.

Skills

Senior Chef De Partie

Junior Sous Chef

Food safety

Time management

Organisational skills

Restaurant & Events experience

Job description

Parker's Tavern, located in Cambridge, is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to work across the restaurant and events teams. You will collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver high-quality dishes for dining and large-scale functions, ensuring consistency and presentation at the highest standards.

The role supports day-to-day kitchen operations, with opportunities to contribute to menu development for events.