Junior Sous Chef

Location: Amberley, West Sussex – a historic luxury hotel in the countryside. The role is within the hotel’s flagship kitchen.

• Assist with the recruitment and training of the kitchen team, ensuring they are fully trained in all systems for consistent service and product delivery.
• Develop a close working relationship with all food & beverage managers and colleagues to ensure all guest expectations are met.
• Support the Senior Chef team in creating a team environment that promotes good morale and a high level of commitment and pride.
• Assist the Senior Chef team with regular staff appraisals to meet training needs and address any issues.
• Ensure all food is stored correctly and stocks are rotated in line with the Food Hygiene Regulations; record all temperatures and corrective actions.
• Maintain sufficient preparation of food items to avoid interruptions to service.
• Control food quality and minimise wastage.
• Understand and control departmental and actual payroll cost by allocating labour resources in line with forecasted business levels.
• Share knowledge with new and budding kitchen personnel.
• Act as Manager of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

• Competitive base pay plus a service charge and tips on top.
• Retail and hospitality perks through the Perkbox platform.
• 25% discount on food & beverage across all group hotels and a special £25 B&B rate for staff, friends, and family.
• Access to an external confidential helpline under the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free meals when on duty.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development through unique development pathways.
• Clear internal progression path to senior management roles.
• Annual milestone awards, including celebratory gifts, extended stays, and extra days off.

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