Junior Sous Chef - Shirley

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Solihull is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will ensure daily preparation and adherence to dish specifications. Ideal candidates are motivated team players with strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management. This role offers competitive benefits including shared tips, paid breaks, and discounts at multiple brands.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Staff party

Emotional and practical support

Pay control with Wagestream

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef looking for career advancement.
• Ability to work at pace with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef for shift deliveries.
• Ensure daily prep is completed.
• Make each dish to specification.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Strong knowledge of Allergens and Food Safety

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring daily prep and that each dish is made to specification.

Qualifications

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in your career.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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