JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

About the role

Moonfleet Manor Hotel is a charming, historic property in the picturesque Jurassic coastline. We are now seeking a motivated and talented Junior Sous Chef to join our brilliant team.

Role Overview

This is a permanent role, working 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of c£37,000 OTE. Live-in accommodation is available as an option if required. The hotel is set in a rural location, so own transport or method of getting there is essential!

Responsibilities

• Assist in Food Preparation: Support the Head Chef in preparing dishes using fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from our on-site kitchen garden.
• Quality Control: Ensure food quality, presentation, and taste are consistently high.
• Manage a Section: Oversee a designated section during service, ensuring smooth operation and timely delivery.
• Support Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior chefs, helping them improve skills and efficiency.
• Inventory and Ordering: Assist with stock control, including checking deliveries, managing inventory, and placing orders as needed.
• Hygiene and Safety Compliance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Assist in Menu Development: Contribute ideas for menu updates or specials
• Report to Senior Sous Chef: Work closely with the Senior Sous Chef, handling delegated tasks and taking responsibility for the kitchen in their absence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for cooking and a creative flair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for cooking and a creative flair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for cooking and a creative flair.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – Up to £120 towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice every 6 months.
• Training and development – Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages.
• Help@Hand - Online health and wellbeing service – Same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• EarlyPay – Access to some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteering and fundraising days off – One paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year.
• Lifetime employee discount platform – 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family.