Junior Sous Chef Or Chef De Partie - Award-winning Restaurant 31-35k

COREcruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant group in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. This role offers a chance to work in a highly acclaimed establishment focused on modern British cuisine and open-fire cooking. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-quality kitchens and a strong desire to learn, along with the ability to take on more responsibility within a supportive team environment. Competitive salary from £29,000 + tips, with excellent progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension

Staff meals

Generous discounts across the group

Unrivalled training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality kitchens is essential; a passion for learning is paramount.
• Comfortable working with open-fire cooking techniques is an advantage.
• Must hold a full driving license due to the rural location.

Responsibilities

• Develop your skills in a kitchen pushing for 3 Rosette standards.
• Take on more responsibility and work closely with a tight-knit brigade of 5.
• Contribute to a modern British cuisine focusing on open-fire cooking.

Job description

A rare opportunity to step up within a prestigious group, surrounded by Michelin-level talent.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef for a highly acclaimed, modern British restaurant nestled within the Berkshire countryside. This is a chance to develop your skills in a kitchen pushing for 3 Rosette standards, with a strong focus on technique, produce, and teamwork.

The Restaurant & Role

• Modern British cuisine with a focus on open-fire cooking and in-house production
• Ambitious, award-winning setting within a world-renowned group
• Structured 45-hour week with split shifts and a dedicated break
• Closed Mondays, Boxing Day, and New Year\'s Day for a true work-life balance
• Tight-knit brigade of 5, offering real responsibility and visibility

The Ideal Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef

• Ready to step up and take on more responsibility
• Positive, people-focused attitude and a strong team player
• Experience in high-quality kitchens is essential; a passion for learning is paramount
• Comfortable working with open-fire cooking techniques is a advantage
• Must hold a full driving licence due to the rural location

Benefits & Progression

• Salary from A£29,000 + Tronc (Total package A£31k - A£35k+)
• Immediate interview and trial process for serious candidates
• Unrivalled training and progression opportunities within the esteemed group
• 28 days holiday, pension, staff meals, and generous discounts across the group
• Develop your creativity in a supportive, high-calibre environment

Sound like the challenge you need? Apply today!

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com