Junior Sous Chef: Lead, Grow & Create in a Hotel Kitchen

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Leisure Club Membership

Hotel employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will contribute to delivering exceptional food quality and dining experiences for our guests.

This is more than a job — it’s a career development opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take on greater responsibility, develop leadership skills and progress toward a senior kitchen role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Junior Sous Chef or senior chef in a hotel/high-volume kitchen.
• Experience with HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards and correct temperature according to HACCP guidelines.
• Ensure food hygiene, HACCP compliance and FIFO practices.
• Assist with menu development and stock control.
• Maintain clean, organised kitchen and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Food safety

HACCP

Stock control

Menu development

Staff coaching

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Food Allergy Training

Job description

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will contribute to delivering exceptional food quality and dining experiences for our guests.

This is more than a job — it’s a career development opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take on greater responsibility, develop leadership skills and progress toward a senior kitchen role.