Junior Sous Chef
1 day ago
Preston
Junior Sous Chef (or ambitious Senior Chef de Partie Ready to Step Up) Terre Terre (Brighton) award-winning vegetarian & vegan restaurant | 100 covers | independent Terre Terre is an award-winning, independently owned vegetarian & vegan restaurant (100 covers) known for imaginative, high-quality cooking. Were hiring a Junior Sous Chef whos ambitious, calm under pressure and genuinely loves developing people and standards. Youll be an excellent all-roundercreative, organised, and trusted to lead from the front. Coming from outside vegetarian/vegan kitchens is absolutely fine what matters most is that youve trained in quality-led, high-standard restaurants and you care about great ingredients, confident technique, flavour, seasonality and sustainability. If youre a Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step, were open to appointing at CDP level with a clear development plan into Junior Sous responsibilities. Job Type, Pay & Package Full-time, permanent. Competitive salary & share of tronc depending on level and experience Company pension Discounted or free staff meals / meals on duty Staff/employee discounts (food & beverage) Uniform provided Internal and external training + genuine career development Company events The Role Reporting to the senior kitchen team and working closely with the owners, this is a hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of service. Youll help run a fast-paced, supportive kitchendriving consistency, pace and quality, supporting menu execution, and mentoring the team. Youll also play a key part in planning and organisation (prep, rota support, stock and ordering), ensuring every service is smooth, calm and on standard. Why Join Terre Terre Work in a well-established, respected independent restaurant with a genuinely creative menu Learn refined vegetarian/vegan cooking and how to cook to a wide range of dietary requirements (training provided) Strong standards, clear recipes and systemsso you can focus on execution and improvement A supportive team culture built on respect, good communication and doing things properly Real progression for the right person (including a step-up pathway from Senior CDP to Junior Sous) Key Responsibilities Deliver consistent, well-executed dishes to recipe, quality and presentation standards Own your section: prep planning, mise en place, service set-up and close-down Lead and support junior chefs during prep and service; set the pace, tone and standard Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, labelling and kitchen organisation Support prep lists and service planning to keep the kitchen efficient and calm Monitor timing, quality control and communication across the pass and sections Assist with stock control, ordering and equipment care (greater responsibility at Junior Sous level) Contribute ideas for fresh, seasonal dishes and continuous menu development What Were Looking For Junior Sous : sustained experience at Junior Sous level (1+ year preferred/required). Ambitious Step-up Senior CDP : strong section leadership in a similar fresh-food kitchen, ready to take on stock, planning and wider team responsibility An excellent all-rounder with strong cooking skills across sections, and the ability to follow precise recipes and checklists Quality experience in a busy, fresh-food, high-standard kitchen (strong systems, consistency and pace) Creative flair, attention to detail, and pride in consistency, timing, and standards Ambitious, proactive, and hungry to learn someone who takes ownership and drives improvement day to day Confident leadership: able to manage, inspire and develop others, and raise standards through example Excellent communication, organisation, and ability to perform under pressure Open to learning refined vegetarian/vegan cooking (training provided; experience welcome but not essential) A strong all-rounder whos happy to turn your hand to anything, get stuck in, and stay flexible to meet the needs of the kitchen Schedule & Location Based in Brighton (BN1 1HQ), in person. Weekend availability required; overtime available. Typically 30-48 hours Expect 2 days off per week (often 23 days off depending on rota). Eligibility Right to work in the UK English language required How to Apply Please apply via the apply button below sending your CV and a short covering letter tellingus whether youre applying as a Senior Chef de Partie (with progression) or as a Junior Sous Chef, and what youd like to develop next. TPBN1_UKCT