Junior Sous Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium countryside hospitality destination seeks a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. You will support high-quality cooking and lead shifts, fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, a passion for seasonal cooking, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen. Benefits include a service charge bonus, 28 days holiday plus birthday off, and relocation support.

Benefits

Service charge bonuses

Private medical insurance

Staff meals

50% dining discount

Relocation support up to £2000

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality kitchen environment.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal transport required due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Director and team in delivering quality dishes.
• Lead shifts and take responsibility in the kitchen.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef

Skill in meat, fish, and vegetable preparation

Strong teamwork and communication

Passion for seasonal and local cooking

Leadership potential

Job description

Junior Sous Chef Job, Gloucestershire

We’re seeking a passionate and highly motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team within a premium countryside hospitality destination. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef to support high-quality, produce-led cooking across the estate while developing leadership skills and contributing to menu creation rooted in British and European culinary traditions.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership & Service Support

• Support the Chef Director and senior chefs in delivering exceptional, comforting, seasonal dishes
• Lead shifts and take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership
• Maintain strong communication during daily briefings and service coordination
• Help uphold a positive, collaborative, and quality-driven team culture

Seasonal & Estate-Led Cooking

• Work closely with the garden and farm teams to utilise home-grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, and estate-reared livestock
• Contribute to menus that change daily in response to the kitchen garden and seasonal produce
• Demonstrate passion for local ingredients and countryside-inspired cookery
• Assist in modern, rustic interpretations of classic British and European dishes

Culinary Skill & Operational Standards

• Maintain strong knowledge of meat, fish, and vegetable preparation
• Ensure timely preparation, consistency, and quality across all areas of service
• Support mise en place, stock rotation, and workstation organisation
• Follow established SOPs to maintain efficiency, sustainability, and smooth service flow

Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Uphold all food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards
• Support daily and weekly cleaning routines
• Maintain practices aligned with industry and regulatory requirements

Teaam Development & Collaboration

• Work closely with the chef team to support learning, mentoring, and professional development
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership potential
• Contribute to a supportive, professional, and motivated kitchen environment

Performance Indicators

• Consistency and quality of dishes produced
• Smooth service operation when leading sections or shifts
• Effective use of seasonal and estate-grown produce
• Adherence to hygiene and safety procedures
• Contribution to team morale, development, and overall kitchen performance

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen
• Solid skillset across meat, fish, and vegetable preparation
• Passion for seasonal, local, and sustainable cooking
• Strong teamwork, communication, and emerging leadership skills
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment
• Personal transport (rural location), though accommodation/relocation assistance may be available

Benefits

• Significant monthly service charge bonuses
• Christmas Day off
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Staff meals and newly refurbished break room
• Employee assistance & wellbeing programme
• Free parking
• 50% dining discount
• Discounted accommodation for friends and family
• Cookery school and spa treatment discounts
• Beautiful rural working environment with space to relax
• Relocation support available (up to £2000)