Junior Sous Chef — Lead 3‑Rosette Kitchen Ambitions

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa; Crawley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 4-5 weeks

Free car parking

Staff uniform

Job summary

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support AG’s Restaurant and Reflections Restaurant teams toward 3 Rosette and 2 Rosette standards. You will work 45 hours across 5 shifts weekly, using fresh seasonal ingredients and leading a dedicated kitchen team.

The role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 per annum plus a monthly service charge, 4 weeks holiday rising to 5, and benefits such as free parking and staff uniform.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 2-3 Rosette or Michelin level kitchens.
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering food to a 3 Rosette standard.
• Lead and inspire the team in day-to-day service.
• Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, organisation and consistency.
• Contribute to menu development and innovations.
• Drive, train, develop and coach the team to success.
• Work 5 shifts per week, 45 hrs per week.

Skills

Team leadership

Hygiene standards

Menu development

Seasonal cookery

Pressure management

Job description

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support AG’s Restaurant and Reflections Restaurant teams toward 3 Rosette and 2 Rosette standards. You will work 45 hours across 5 shifts weekly, using fresh seasonal ingredients and leading a dedicated kitchen team.

The role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 per annum plus a monthly service charge, 4 weeks holiday rising to 5, and benefits such as free parking and staff uniform.