Junior Sous Chef - New Opening

Loungers plc; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful restaurant group in the UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You'll ensure high-quality food preparation and contribute to a positive team environment. The role offers competitive perks including shared tips, paid breaks, and career progression in a rapidly growing business.

Benefits

Shared tips based on hours worked

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef looking to progress.
• Demonstrated kitchen skills including food prep and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work at pace with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in preparing quality dishes.
• Ensure all prep is completed for each shift.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Food preparation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Knowledge of Food Safety

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK.

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring

• You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
• You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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