Junior Sous Chef - York

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant group in York is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional dishes. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen operations with a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients. Excellent communication and self-motivation are key. This role offers competitive pay and numerous staff perks, including discounts, holidays, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Best staff party

Emotional support

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and demonstrate kitchen skills.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and food safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily preparations.
• Ensure each dish is made to specification.
• Work without limited supervision in a high-paced environment.

Skills

Chef skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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.,

• 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 love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]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., 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.

  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