Junior Sous Chef - Neston Wirral

Mansell Consulting Group LTD; Irby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

£5,370 tips per year

Christmas Day off

Enhanced parental pay

Full company sick pay

Flexible working patterns

Staff discount on food

Accommodation discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus

Long-service rewards

Annual staff events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mansell Consulting Group LTD is recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef in a gastropub context. The role suits a Senior CDP stepping up or a Junior Sous Chef seeking a fresh challenge with a business that values quality and its people.

You will work with local ingredients, create seasonal dishes and contribute to a passionate kitchen team dedicated to great food and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
• Experience working in a quality, busy kitchen
• A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal and imaginative food
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop junior members of the team
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ambition to progress and take on greater responsibility

Responsibilities

• Cook great food using local ingredients and seasonal menus
• Lead and develop junior kitchen staff to maintain high standards
• Collaborate with kitchen team to plan and execute dishes
• Ensure cleanliness, organisation and safety in the kitchen

Skills

Senior CDP

Junior Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ambition to progress

Job description

• Package : Competitive Salary + Approx. £5,370 Tips
• Hours : 40 - 48 hours a week, 10am - 10pm

Junior Sous Chef - Gastropub

MCG Recruitment is delighted to be working with a fantastic food-led business looking for an ambitious Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join a passionate and talented kitchen team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to cook great food, work with quality local ingredients and take the next step in their career within a busy, professional kitchen.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a creative and talented chef who genuinely loves food and takes pride in what leaves the kitchen. You'll work with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers, helping to create imaginative, seasonal dishes while supporting the development of a great kitchen team.

This role would suit an experienced Senior CDP ready to step into a Junior Sous Chef position, or an established Junior Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge with a business that values quality, creativity and its people.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary with regular reviews based on performance and progression
• Approx. £5,370 per year in tips - around £2.15 per hour additional to your salary
• Guaranteed Christmas Day off every year
• Enhanced parental pay
• Full company sick pay after qualifying service
• Flexible working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance
• Up to 50% staff discount on food across company venues
• Up to 50% accommodation discount across company sites
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus of up to £1,500
• Long-service recognition and rewards
• Annual staff celebrations and social events
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
• Experience working in a quality, busy kitchen
• A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal and imaginative food
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop junior members of the team
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ambition to progress and take on greater responsibility

This is more than just another chef job - it's an opportunity to join a food-focused team where your ideas, skills and ambition will be valued.