Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Grow to Head Chef

Hickory's Smokehouse; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar

Award-winning Training Academy

Birthday meal on us

Free team food on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life’s moments

Team discount 25%

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to help run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and to coach and mentor the team. You will work with and lead the brigade to deliver authentic Southern-style BBQ and fresh dishes, while upholding our standards in a fast-paced environment.

With an award-winning training academy and clear progression opportunities, we offer a generous package including a tip jar.

Qualifications

• You will oversee the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Coach and mentor the brigade to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Lead and collaborate with the team to maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations when Head Chef is away.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Ensure authentic Southern-style BBQ and fresh food quality.
• Uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Strong communication

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to help run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and to coach and mentor the team. You will work with and lead the brigade to deliver authentic Southern-style BBQ and fresh dishes, while upholding our standards in a fast-paced environment.

With an award-winning training academy and clear progression opportunities, we offer a generous package including a tip jar.