
Junior Sous Chef
We’re partnering with a highly regarded hospitality establishment to recruit a Junior Sous Chef to join a passionate and skilled kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie ready to step up, or an established Junior Sous Chef seeking a fresh challenge.
Working with a menu influenced by Japanese cuisine, this role offers the chance to refine your skills, contribute to creative menu development, and take on greater leadership responsibilities in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management.
- Lead and motivate your section team, ensuring precision and consistency in every dish.
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes with a strong focus on Japanese-inspired flavours and techniques.
- Assist in menu development, stock control, and ordering.
- Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times.
- Monitor portion control and minimise waste to maintain efficiency.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or a Chef de Partie seeking progression.
- Knowledge of or strong interest in Japanese cuisine and flavour profiles.
- Passion for culinary innovation, sustainability, and excellence.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a team-focused approach.
- Calm under pressure with excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in professional cookery (desirable).
- Must provide own knives.
Benefits & Perks
- Reward and recognition schemes, including retail discounts.
- Service Charge (approx.
£2500 PA) - 4 day working week
- Inclusion in workplace wellness programmes and charitable initiatives.
- Up to 20% staff discount on selected gift vouchers and spa experiences.
- Uniform provided
- free onsite parking.
- Workplace pension scheme
- Be part of an organisation committed to sustainability and making a positive impact.
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Permanent
- Rate: £37k per year
- Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
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- Reference: JS12020
- Posted: 2025-07-30 14:27:11 -
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