Junior Sous Chef – Private Club Kitchen

Royal Automobile Club; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Paid birthday day off

Free shuttle bus from Epsom station

Staff parking

European RAC cover

Interest‑free season ticket loan

Staff uniform

Employer-paid health cash plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Royal Automobile Club is a world-class private members club with locations in London and Epsom. We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support all kitchen outlets, delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation for our members and guests.

You will lead junior staff, work with Restaurant managers, and ensure HACCP/COSHH compliance while maintaining stock control and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar senior culinary role.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certification.
• Experience of stock control and ordering.
• High standards of cooking ability.
• Leadership skills and the ability to train junior staff.
• Computer literacy: Word and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Heritage and values of the Club underpin the role.
• Excellence, accountability, respect, trust and sustainability inform daily work.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to member satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise the smooth running of the kitchen operation in all outlets.
• Work closely with Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and teamwork between front and back of house.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility to provide well-prepared daily offerings.
• Enforce strict adherence to HACCP, COSHH, and general safety regulations.
• Develop individuals to build a strong team to meet business requirements.
• Train and develop chefs at all levels including Commis and Chef de Parties.
• Liaise with Back of House Manager to maintain cleanliness to set standards.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Word/Excel literacy

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Royal Automobile Club is a world-class private members club with locations in London and Epsom. We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support all kitchen outlets, delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation for our members and guests.

You will lead junior staff, work with Restaurant managers, and ensure HACCP/COSHH compliance while maintaining stock control and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.