Junior Sous Chef - Saundersfoot

The Celtic Collection; Saundersfoot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Saundersfoot is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef for its kitchen team at St Brides Spa Hotel. You will support the senior chef in managing kitchen operations, order stock, and maintain food safety standards. The ideal candidate has relevant culinary qualifications and experience in a quality hotel or restaurant. This position offers opportunities for career growth and various employee perks.

Benefits

Career development and training from day one

Discounts on food, drinks, and hotel stays

Free virtual GP appointments

24/7 wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Social events and staff appreciation days

Monthly and annual awards

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• At least 3 years' experience in a quality hotel or restaurant (AA Rosette standard preferred).
• Experience leading a team of 8 or more kitchen staff.
• A good understanding of HACCP and food safety.
• Skills in menu planning and costing.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior chef and step up when needed.
• Order and manage stock efficiently.
• Ensure food is stored, labelled, and rotated properly.
• Help reduce waste and improve sustainability.
• Lead by example to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2)

3 years' experience in quality hotel or restaurant

Experience in leading a kitchen team

Understanding of HACCP and food safety

Menu planning and costing skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Education

Culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2)

Job description

Supporting the senior chef and stepping up when needed. Ordering and managing stock efficiently. Ensuring food is stored, labelled, and rotated properly. Helping reduce waste and improve sustainability. Leading by example and keeping the kitchen running smoothly.

We're on the lookout for a talented and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at St Brides Spa Hotel, overlooking the stunning Saundersfoot Bay. If you love working with fresh ingredients, leading a team, and creating memorable dining experiences, this could be the perfect role for you.

We're after someone who's confident in the kitchen and ready to take the next step.

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
• At least 3 years' experience in a quality hotel or restaurant (AA Rosette standard preferred)
• Experience leading a team of 8 or more kitchen staff
• A good understanding of HACCP and food safety
• Skills in menu planning and costing
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Perks of the Job

• Career development and training from day one
• Discounts on food, drinks, and hotel stays
• Free virtual GP appointments 24/7 wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Social events and staff appreciation days
• Monthly and annual awards

Grow with Us

As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say -

• I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
• I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
• I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment
• I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
• I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED
• I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY