Location
One of the most elegant country house hotels in the Cotswolds, Buckland Manor is set in ten acres of stunning grounds. With 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes, and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Buckland Manor offers employees the opportunity to work within a traditional, yet friendly English country house hotel.
Service Charge
We pay our team service charge each month. The service charge goes into one pot and 100% of that is shared amongst all the team. The service charge can be in the region of £305 a month (around £3,600 per year) over and above base pay for a full-time employee.
Come and join our team as a Junior Sous Chef and let your passion and personality shine.
Our culture is important to us, and we encourage everyone in our teams to show thoughtfulness towards each other and our guests.
Job Summary
The Junior Sous Chef supports the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. This role involves supervising kitchen staff during service, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and helping ensure efficient kitchen operations. The Junior Sous Chef acts as a key team leader and may take responsibility for sections of the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.
Key Responsibilities – Food Preparation & Service
* Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company standards.
* Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control across all menu items.
* Assist in the development of new dishes and menu updates.
* Support smooth and efficient service during busy periods.
Team Supervision
* Assist with supervising and coordinating chefs, commis chefs, and kitchen assistants.
* Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff.
* Delegate tasks effectively and monitor performance.
* Promote a positive, professional working environment.
Kitchen Operations
* Help manage daily kitchen activities and workflow.
* Monitor stock levels and report ordering requirements.
* Assist with stock rotation and inventory management.
* Minimize waste and contribute to cost-control initiatives.
Food Safety & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
* Follow and enforce company food safety procedures.
* Complete required temperature, cleaning, and safety records.
Leadership Duties
* Take responsibility for designated kitchen sections.
* Step into a supervisory role during the absence of the Head Chef or Sous Chef when required.
* Assist with staff scheduling and service planning.
Benefits & Perks
* Competitive pay – We are proud that everyone who joins our group gets a competitive rate of pay, irrespective of age, plus you get service charge and tips on top.
* Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.
* Excellent discounts across our family of hotels – you will be entitled to 25% off food & beverage in our hotels plus we offer an amazing staff rate of £25 B&B per person across the group and your friends and family get special rates too.
* We understand it’s OK not to be OK, so we offer an externally run confidential helpline for any support you require as part of our Employee Assistance Programme.
* We sustain you physically too – meals when you are on duty are free.
* We encourage our teams to be curious. Everyone can learn and develop—our development pathways are unique to us and are the best in the business.
* We provide lots of opportunity to progress and move up – we have made hundreds of internal promotions, including to General Manager level.
* We like to say a special thank you for every year you are with us – our milestone awards include Champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special. When you reach the big milestones, you receive extra special gifts on top like longer hotel stays, extra days off and a unique gift especially chosen for you.
Compensation: To be discussed
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