Junior Sous Chef – Step Up to Your Next Challenge
Redfields Garden Centre – Café Theatre
Daytime Hours Only | No Late Nights | Great Work-Life Balance
Are you an ambitious Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have the passion, drive and leadership qualities to help inspire a busy kitchen team while producing fresh, high-quality food that keeps customers coming back?
If you're looking for a role where your evenings are your own, your creativity is encouraged and your development is genuinely supported, we'd love to hear from you.
At the Café Theatre within Redfields Garden Centre, we're proud to serve freshly prepared food in a vibrant, welcoming environment. We're looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering consistently outstanding food and leading by example.
What Makes This Role Different?
- Daytime hours only – enjoy your evenings with family and friends.
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.
- Excellent work-life balance in a professional kitchen.
- A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking to step into their first Junior Sous Chef position.
- Join a supportive team that values quality, creativity and pride in every plate.
The Role
Working alongside the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every dish leaving the pass meets our high standards.
You'll lead by example, motivate the team and help create a positive, professional kitchen culture where everyone thrives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service.
- Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality dishes to company standards.
- Maintain exceptional food presentation and consistency.
- Assist with menu development and seasonal specials.
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures are followed at all times.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation.
- Minimise waste and maximise kitchen efficiency.
- Train, mentor and support junior team members.
- Help manage kitchen cleaning schedules and maintain impeccable standards.
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
What We're Looking For
- Currently working as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
- Passion for fresh food and quality ingredients.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
- Positive attitude with a genuine passion for hospitality.
- Confident communicator and natural team player.
- Desire to learn, develop and progress.
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum, Level 3 desirable).
- Understanding of HACCP and food safety legislation.
- Flexible approach during busy periods.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary.
- Daytime working hours.
- No evening service.
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday off.
- Company pension.
- Staff meals whilst on duty.
- Staff discount.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Real opportunities to progress your culinary career.
- Supportive leadership team and positive working environment.
If You're Ready to Step Up...
This is more than just another kitchen job. It's an opportunity to grow your career in a respected, busy and rewarding environment where quality comes first and your contribution genuinely matters.
If you're a talented Chef de Partie ready to become a Junior Sous Chef, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your passion, creativity and ambition to Redfields Garden Centre Café Theatre.
Work Location: In person
