Junior Sous Chef - Fine Dining

Carden Park Hotel; Chester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food & drink

Spa access

Staff lunch

On-site parking

EAP access

Golf & Leisure Club membership

Staff shuttle bus

Career progression

Qualification funding

Outdoor pursuits discounts

Charity days

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel in Chester is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join the luxury kitchen brigade at The Vines Restaurant, a 3 AA Rosette fine dining venue. The role offers 40 hours per week, with a salary of £31,930 plus service charge and overtime, and opportunity to develop under a talented team.

You will prepare and cook high-quality dishes, support the kitchen leadership, contribute to menu development, maintain hygiene standards, manage stock and costs, and help develop junior staff

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Fine DiningCarden Park Hotel Broxton Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9DQ

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.

Role

Junior Sous Chef

Hours

40 hours per week

Salary

£31,930 plus service charge and overtime

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.

Benefits

• 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.