Junior Sous Chef — Lead the Kitchen with Craft & Growth

The Silver Plough; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday voucher

Training opportunities

24/7 confidential support

Team trips and away days

Meal on shift

Job summary

The Silver Plough is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering hearty, season‑driven dishes across the kitchen. You will help lead service, maintain high standards, and contribute to a kitchen where people can thrive and develop.

We offer a respectful kitchen with clear pathways, ongoing training opportunities and staff benefits as part of a forward‑thinking hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
• A genuine passion for food and a commitment to delivering excellence.
• A natural team player who can motivate, support and develop those around them.
• Someone organised, detail‑focused and confident taking responsibility when required.
• A positive, energetic approach and the ambition to grow within a forward‑thinking hospitality group.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen and leading the team in their absence.
• Leading by example during service, maintaining high standards and helping to create a positive, professional kitchen culture.
• Assisting with stock management, preparation, quality control and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
• Working alongside the wider kitchen teams across the group to deliver menus that reflect our shared food ethos.
• Ensuring every dish leaving the pass is consistent, beautifully presented and full of flavour.
• Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Supporting the training, coaching and development of junior chefs and kitchen team members.
• Helping to drive organisation, consistency and attention to detail across all areas of the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Cooking

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

The Silver Plough is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering hearty, season‑driven dishes across the kitchen. You will help lead service, maintain high standards, and contribute to a kitchen where people can thrive and develop.

We offer a respectful kitchen with clear pathways, ongoing training opportunities and staff benefits as part of a forward‑thinking hospitality group.