Junior Sous Chef

Anglian Country Inns; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run hospitality business in Hitchin is seeking a Junior Sous to support the kitchen team and drive culinary standards. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and take responsibility for team safety and service excellence. Additionally, you'll assist in planning key events, communicate effectively with the culinary team, and foster supplier relationships. This role comes with numerous benefits, including staff meals, gym membership, and a career progression program.

Benefits

Generous discount on food and drink

Staff Accommodation available

Gym membership

Regular trips to suppliers

Career progression program

Charity day off each year

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to take responsibility and lead a team.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team and guest safety with proper control measures.
• Drive standards and create memorable food experiences.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Sous or Head Chef.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen management

Organization

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Job description

A cool, calm, confident presence and support for our kitchen. As Junior Sous, you will thrive on taking responsibility, driving standards, delivering consistently, at times developing your team, challenging yourself and the things you see around you. Supporting your Sous and Head Chef to run the team and look towards the senior side of the kitchen. Our kitchens are busy places so a level head, great organisation, delivered every time, with a smile, is the key to success. What's the role?

Responsibilities

• Keep your team and guests safe at all times by ensuring the correct control measures are in place
• Drive standards and knowledge to create food wow moments
• Champion your section and the ACI Food Journey to exceed our guests' expectations
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with your Sous and Head Chef
• Take a lead in the kitchen in the absence of your Sous or Head Chef
• Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers
• Assist in planning key dates and events
• Communicate positively with the team
• Being a great role model and setting the standards for our guests and team
• Displaying the ACI values each and every day and working towards our company mission of 'making people happy'

Benefits

• Generous discount across all ACI sites on both food and drink
• Regular trips out to suppliers locally and internationally
• Great share of tips and tronc
• Staff Accommodation available
• Staff meals on shift
• Gym membership
• Rising Stars program for career progression within the company
• Cycle scheme - Money off a bike
• 'Live your life', charity day off each year
• Wine at cost
• Notes: Anglian Country Inns is a family run business with nine award-winning establishments across East Anglia, plus a coffee shop and brewery