Junior Sous Chef

Permanent

Junior Sous Chef, Newport: up to £30,000 – £32,000 & Benefits

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a prestigious Hotel in Newport This role is perfect for a talented chef ready to step up into a senior position, supporting the Head Chef in a high-quality dining environment.

Compensation & Rewards

This role offers excellent financial rewards and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Salary + Tronce will amount to £30,000 – £32,000
• Service Charge and excellent company benefits.
• 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.
• Access to career development training from day one.
• Discounts on food & beverage, hotel stays, and discounted leisure membership.
• Free GP virtual appointment service and a 24/7 wellbeing helpline.
• Social Club, Staff appreciation events, and Monthly and end-of-year awards.
• NEST pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities

As Junior Sous Chef, you will play a crucial part in the kitchen’s day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.

• Order all food items and ensure that purchases are received, checked against the invoice, and correctly stored.
• Make sure that all stock is labelled and rotated effectively.
• Ensure resources are used effectively, minimising waste to protect the environment and reduce costs.
• Act on behalf of the senior chef when appointed, supporting kitchen management.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate strong experience in high-end environments and possess the following:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience at a 4 star Hotel and/or large reputable restaurant with at least 1 AA Rosette.
• Proven experience leading a team of 8+ kitchen staff.
• A full understanding of HACCP, menu costing, and menu planning.

If you are an ambitious Chef with proven experience in luxury dining and are ready to take the next step in your career in Newport, apply today.

Job Number: 934621 / INDCHEFS

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Newport

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