Junior Sous Chef

Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week over 5 days, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Junior Sous Chef – Luxury 4-Star Hotel | 2 AA Rosettes | Falmouth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade at an award-winning luxury hotel overlooking Falmouth Bay.

This four-star AA Silver hotel, which holds 2 AA Rosettes, is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, outstanding Cornish cuisine and stunning coastal location. The successful candidate will join an experienced team of nine chefs, offering an excellent environment for learning, development and career progression.

The Role

Reporting to the Head Chef and working closely with the Senior Sous Chef, the Junior Sous Chef will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The successful candidate will support the delivery of consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service while maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.

This is a hands-on role requiring a chef who leads by example, enjoys working within a busy professional kitchen and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Supervise and support Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters during service.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality fresh food to AA Rosette standards.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with stock ordering, stock rotation and food cost control.
• Minimise waste and maintain effective kitchen organisation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene and Health & Safety legislation.
• Support the training and development of junior members of the brigade.
• Work collaboratively with the Front of House team to ensure an outstanding guest experience.
• Deputise for senior chefs when required.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Experience within a quality hotel, restaurant or AA Rosette environment would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for fresh food and high culinary standards.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach to teamwork.
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen environment.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Full-time permanent position
• 45-hour contract over 5 days
• 28 days annual leave
• Staff uniform provided
• 50% discount on hotel stays across the group
• 10% discount on food and beverage across all group hotels
• Hospitality in Action support
• Hospitality Rewards Scheme offering discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants, cinemas and attractions
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced brigade of nine chefs with excellent training and development opportunities

About the Hotel

Situated on Falmouth's picturesque seafront, this luxury hotel offers 45 beautifully appointed guest rooms, many with stunning sea views. Awarded AA Four-Star Silver status and holding 2 AA Rosettes, the hotel has built an excellent reputation for quality hospitality and exceptional dining, making it an outstanding environment for chefs looking to further their careers.

Applications are invited from motivated Junior Sous Chefs or experienced Chef de Parties seeking the next step in their culinary career within an established, award-winning hotel.

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