Full-Time Opportunity
Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career?
We're looking for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team. Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie ready for promotion or an established Junior Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge, this is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working in a professional, supportive kitchen.
This role offers genuine career progression, with the opportunity to advance into a Sous Chef position as you continue to grow within the business.
Why Join Our Team?
We're passionate about developing great chefs and creating an enjoyable place to work.
You'll enjoy:
- Working closely with an experienced Head Chef who is committed to mentoring and developing the team.
- A clear pathway to Sous Chef and future leadership opportunities.
- Cooking with fresh, quality ingredients in a kitchen that values skill, creativity and consistency.
- A positive, friendly and professional working environment where teamwork comes first.
- The opportunity to influence menus, daily specials and kitchen standards.
- Experience across breakfast, lunch and evening service, creating a varied and rewarding role.
- A management team that genuinely invests in its people.
The Role
As Junior Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen while helping maintain the high standards our guests expect.
You'll lead by example during service, assist with stock control and ordering, help train and develop junior chefs, and ensure food is consistently prepared to the highest standard.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking responsibility, mentoring others and continuing to develop their own skills.
Shift Pattern
You'll work a mixture of breakfast, lunch and evening shifts.
- Breakfast shifts may start from 6:30am.
- Lunch shifts generally begin between 10:00am and 11:00am.
- Evening service usually starts from 5:00pm.
- The kitchen is typically cleaned down and finished by around 9:30pm, providing an excellent work-life balance compared with many hospitality businesses.
- Later starts are available on selected days throughout the week.
Applicants must be able to travel reliably for early morning shifts when required.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience as a strong Chef de Partie looking for their first Junior Sous role, or previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef.
- Passion for fresh food and high-quality cooking.
- Confidence leading a section during busy services.
- The ability to motivate, support and develop junior members of the team.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- High standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.
- A positive attitude and a genuine ambition to progress into a Sous Chef position.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate or salary, depending on experience.
- Service charge paid in addition to basic pay, currently averaging around £2 per hour.
- Free on-site parking.
- Staff meals whilst on shift.
- Staff discounts when dining with friends and family.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development from an experienced Head Chef.
- Opportunities to complete recognised hospitality qualifications and apprenticeships.
- Genuine career progression within both the kitchen and the wider business.
- Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
- En-suite accommodation may be available for an exceptional candidate.
Your Future Starts Here
We're looking for someone who wants to build a career rather than simply find another job.
If you're passionate about great food, enjoy leading by example, and are looking for a kitchen where your ambition will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our team and take the next step towards becoming our future Sous Chef.
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
