Junior Sous Chef - Fine Dining

Carden Park Hotel Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; 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

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join the luxury kitchen brigade. You will work with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences in the award-winning Vines Restaurant.

The role suits an ambitious chef ready to develop leadership skills within a busy, high-volume hotel environment. As a full-time Junior Sous Chef (40 hours/week), you will contribute to quality, consistency and cost control while mentoring junior team members and maintaining

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality hotels, restaurants or high-volume kitchens is essential.
• Proven ability to prepare and present high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to the highest standards.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu development and contribute ideas for seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain food hygiene and health/safety standards.
• Support stock control and minimise waste through proper rotation.
• Supervise and develop junior kitchen staff and foster teamwork.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Team leadership

Job description

Role: Junior Sous Chef

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,930 plus service charge and paid overtime

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade here at Carden Park Hotel . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in their career, or an existing Junior Sous Chef looking to develop within a luxury hospitality environment. The Vines Restaurant at Carden Park is an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant, recognised for delivering exceptional fine dining. Home to a highly skilled and passionate team of chefs, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and developing talented professionals who share our ambition to create unforgettable dining experiences.

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional food quality and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Your Day with Team Carden

• 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.

Enjoy a full-time role of 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Due to the rural location of Carden Park Hotel, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport.

The Perks of Team Carden

Join a team where you'll work hard, develop your skills and have fun along the way. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Share of the service charge
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free staff lunch provided
• Free on-site parking
• Access to EAP
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Progression opportunities for all
• Career development through funded qualifications
• Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
• Two paid charity days per year

Be Part of Team Carden

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.

You'll have strong culinary skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for producing exceptional food. Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you'll help maintain the highest standards while continuing to develop your leadership skills. Previous experience within quality hotels, restaurants or similar high-volume kitchens is essential, along with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team.