Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team & Elevate Cuisine

Juice Hospitality Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Juice Hospitality Ltd in the Henley-on-Thames area is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The candidate will assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation while supervising staff and maintaining service flow.

The role offers opportunities for progression within a reputable hospitality environment, requiring strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional food and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a professional kitchen or similar setting.
• Extensive culinary expertise across multiple cuisines and techniques.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene regulations.
• Previous restaurant experience in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of hospitality operations and service flow.
• Strong communication with staff and management.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and production.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to maintain workflow and service quality.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes per recipes and presentation standards.
• Oversee food safety protocols and proper storage of ingredients.
• Monitor inventory and assist with orders to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen to health regs.
• Train and mentor new staff, providing ongoing guidance.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Supervising experience

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Restaurant experience

Hospitality operations

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Juice Hospitality Ltd in the Henley-on-Thames area is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The candidate will assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation while supervising staff and maintaining service flow.

The role offers opportunities for progression within a reputable hospitality environment, requiring strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional food and