Junior Sous Chef Location: Bishop Castle Salary: £30,000 - £34,000, dependent on experience tips performance bonus Hours: Full-time, permanent We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of a well-established, independent hotel restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, or an existing Junior Sous Chef looking to further develop within a supportive and professionally run kitchen. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards while supporting and developing the wider team. Key responsibilities include: Supporting senior chefs across all aspects of kitchen operations Assisting in leading, motivating and developing the brigade Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency and presentation Supporting stock control, ordering and minimising waste Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards About You Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients Calm, organised and reliable under pressure A positive team player with strong communication skills Ambitious and keen to progress your career What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Tips and performance-related bonus A supportive and professional working environment Genuine opportunities for career progression Staff meals and additional benefits A strong focus on work-life balance If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and take pride in delivering quality food, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is a fantastic venue so apply today! By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse | Manufacturing & Engineering