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Junior Sous Chef

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Junior Sous Chef - earn a package of up to £40,000 with 2.5 days off and three evenings off each week in Burgess Hill.

Are you ready to take the next step in your kitchen career? This Junior Sous Chef opportunity in Burgess Hill offers structured mentoring, genuine management development and the chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a busy independent restaurant.

What's in it for you?

Total package of up to £40,000
Weekly tips and bonuses, averaging approximately £6,000 per year
2.5 days off and three evenings off each week
A 4.5-day working week across seven days
Approximately 45-50 hours per week, mixing straight and split shifts
Sensible finishing times, normally around 9.15pm on weekdays
An experienced and supportive kitchen brigade in Burgess Hill
Hands-on development in menus, stock control, gross profit and kitchen managementYour new role

As Junior Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the senior kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards in Burgess Hill. You'll run sections, support service and help the restaurant produce quality modern British dishes, seasonal specials and food for private events.

You will:

Prepare, cook and present high-quality fresh food
Run kitchen sections and maintain standards during service
Help create seasonal menus and daily specials
Support the planning and delivery of functions and events
Assist with ordering, stock control, cost control and gross profit
Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
Work closely with the front-of-house team
Mentor junior team members as your responsibilities developWhat we're looking for

The successful Junior Sous Chef will have solid experience within a quality restaurant or gastropub and be ready to develop their leadership and commercial skills.

You'll also need:

Experience working with fresh, seasonal produce
Confidence running a section during busy services
Creativity and an interest in menu development
Strong organisation and attention to detail
A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach
Your own transport
To be UK-based with the existing right to work in the UKIf this Junior Sous Chef position in Burgess Hill sounds like the right move for you, apply now.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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