Junior Sous Chef, Gordon Ramsay at The Mere

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Discounts at Fairmont properties

Colleague restaurant

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

28 days of holiday including public holidays

Service award based on length of service

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is hiring for a kitchen position at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, in Knutsford. This role supports the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality food standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in a luxury environment with a focus on delivering exceptional service.

Benefits include competitive salary, training opportunities, and exclusive discounts at various Fairmont properties. Join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a luxury or high-volume environment.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience with proven delivery results.
• Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook dishes to meet business expectations.
• Control quality levels of production and presentation.
• Assist in cost control and implement standards.
• Conduct departmental orientation for new team members.

Skills

Experience in luxury environment

Restaurant and banquet service

Cost control

Health & Hygiene

Education

Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage qualification

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world‑renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world‑class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5‑star luxury hospitality.

Your Purpose Will Be

To support the Head Chef in the smooth, efficient running of the Gordon Ramsay at The Mere kitchen, ensuring all areas meet high standards. This role coordinates daily service, works closely with culinary leaders to resolve operational and staff queries, and delivers ongoing training to maintain high team performance. It also involves preparing and cooking dishes to meet business and guest expectations.

Job Description

• Assist the Executive Sous Chef and Head Chef in quality levels of production and presentation
• Work actively in cost control and implementing standards
• Assist in people related matters
• Carry out departmental training, where necessary
• Deputise the Executive Sous and Head Chef in their absence
• Control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Sous and Head Chef's absence
• Be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
• Promote quality throughout the kitchen in all areas of food
• Ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature and service
• Carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
• Ensure the smooth running of the day‑to‑day operations in the kitchen
• Strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service
• Adhere to all legal requirements, regulations and guidelines
• Conduct departmental orientation for all new team members

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi‑skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury or high‑volume environment.
• Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred
• Experienced in all aspects of restaurant and banquet service.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering results

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on‑site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1‑5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people