Role: Junior Sous Chef
Location: County Durham, UK
Salary: £40,000 circa + tips
Work Schedule: 48 Hours per week
Accommodation: Available
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
 
Overview and Opportunity:
 
Achieve Hospitality are delighted to be partnering with a 5-star luxury resort in County Durham. With a 3 AA Rosette Restaurant, elegant rooms and suites and a Luxury Spa, they are keen for a Junior Sous Chef to join their team.
 
Role Responsibilities: 

• To lead and direct a team of chefs to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and ensure that their allocated sections operate in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.
• Assist in the achievement of gross profit targets set within the kitchen, through stock takes, portion control, product costing and wastage measures.
• Be able to liaise with recommended suppliers on a daily basis to ensure a good food product and price
• Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation is adhered to and the correct procedures are followed
• Plan the department rota ensuring manning levels are consistent with business levels
• Able to develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes
• Deliver cook offs, training and information specification sheets for new menu items for the Kitchen and Front of House team
• To oversee the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to 5* standard
• Support the training and development of the kitchen team, including scheduling attendance at any statutory training.

Candidate Requirements: 

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role within a Rosette level kitchen
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen hygiene standards
• Competence in stock control, portioning, waste management, and kitchen organisation
• Ability to assist in menu development and seasonal planning
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior chefs
• Calm under pressure with good communication and time management
• Willingness to continue learning and grow into a Sous Chef role.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary – £40,000 circa + tips
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounts across the Property
• Access to Gym and Spa

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please send your CV/resume to: (laura.iveson@achievehospitality.com)