Junior Sous Chef

Lounge Café Bars; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food establishment in Bolton is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes. The role involves prepping ingredients, maintaining hygiene standards, and collaborating closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience with fresh ingredients, strong communication skills, and a self-motivated attitude. Competitive benefits include tips, discounted meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef looking to progress.
• Working knowledge of food prep with fresh ingredients.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Prepare dishes to specification and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Good communication

Self-motivated

Food Safety knowledge

Job description

It\'s a no[1]brainer so you wonder why so many other places don\'t do it.

We do it, and you\'ll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

You\'ll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

Benefits and perks

• The Good Stuff*
• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you\'ll bring

• You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
• You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef / kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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