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Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

LJ Recruitment • Colchester, England, UK
1 day ago
Salary
£30,000.00–£36,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

Join a Luxury Restaurant in Dedham

We are seeking a talented Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at an established luxury restaurant in the beautiful village of Dedham. If you have a passion for exceptional food quality ingredients and delivering outstanding dining experiences this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

As a key member of the brigade you will play an important role in delivering high-quality dishes while supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Your Responsibilities

  • Work confidently across all kitchen sections including pastry larder sauce and garnish.
  • Maintain exceptional standards during food preparation service hygiene and kitchen close-down.
  • Assist with ordering stock control and maintaining kitchen standards.
  • Contribute ideas towards menu development including seasonal dishes and weekly specials.
  • Support and mentor junior members of the team leading by example.

About You

Youll be an experienced chef with a passion for fresh seasonal produce and a desire to continue developing your skills.

Youll have:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality fresh-food kitchen including experience on the sauce section.
  • Strong knowledge of ingredients cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
  • A genuine enthusiasm for seasonal cooking and sourcing quality produce.
  • The ambition to progress into a Junior Sous Chef position.
  • A positive attitude excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen.

Hours

  • 40-45 hours per week over 5 days.
  • Two days off each week (together or separately).
  • A variety of shifts including:
    • 7:30am-3:00pm
    • 9:00am-4:00pm
    • 4:00pm-11:00pm
    • 9:00am-11:00pm (with a two-hour break)
  • Closed every year on 25 & 26 December.

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday with additional days awarded for loyalty.
  • Paid overtime.
  • Free meals and drinks while on shift.
  • Generous dining allowance to enjoy the restaurant with family and friends.
  • Exclusive discounts on travel shopping and leisure experiences.
  • 24/7 health and wellbeing support including access to a GP.
  • Comprehensive training including Food Safety Health & Safety and management development programmes.

Why Join Us

Youll be joining a respected independently operated luxury restaurant that is committed to developing its people and creating an outstanding working environment.

We pride ourselves on:

  • Investing in our teams training and career development.
  • Recognising and rewarding dedication and achievement.
  • Encouraging open communication and involving our teams in the future of the business.
  • Providing the support tools and opportunities needed to succeed.
  • Creating a positive collaborative kitchen culture.
  • Building a workplace where talented chefs can develop long-term careers within a successful and growing hospitality business.

Apply Today

If youre an experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step into a Junior Sous Chef role and want to work in one of Dedhams leading luxury dining destinations wed love to hear from you.


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: £ 30000 - 36000

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