Junior Sous Chef
23 days ago
Hitchin
Job Title: Junior Sous Chef Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Up to £34,000 + £3,000£5,000 TRONC Accommodation: Live-in available (5 minutes drive away) About the Role We are recruiting a talented Junior Sous Chef to join a premium, farm-to-fork gastro site in Hertfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with exceptional fresh ingredients , sourced locally and seasonally, within a highly respected and stable hospitality business that genuinely invests in its people. Youll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping to deliver outstanding food while developing your leadership and creative skills in a supportive, professional kitchen. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency Lead and motivate junior chefs during service Assist with menu development using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are always met Help manage stock control, ordering, and wastage Contribute to a positive, professional, and ambitious kitchen culture About You Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a fresh-food environment Passionate about farm-to-fork cooking and high-quality produce Strong organisational skills and calm under pressure A natural leader who enjoys developing others Committed to consistency, standards, and continual improvement Ambitious and eager to progress within a growing business Whats on Offer Salary up to £34,000 £3,000£5,000 TRONC on top Live-in accommodation available (only 5 minutes drive from site) Excellent career progression opportunities within a stable, well-established company Supportive leadership and a professional working environment Opportunity to work with outstanding local suppliers and seasonal menu TPBN1_UKCT