Position Summary
Role: Junior Sous Chef
Location: Lympstone Manor – 5* Luxury between Exeter and Exmouth
Salary: £38,000 plus generous Tronc payment of £8,000 per annum
Hours: Full time – 48 hours a week (5 days)
Relationships: Front of House teams, Pool House team & Housekeeping team
We are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen brigade. The kitchen has been designed to be spacious and state‑of‑the‑art; this is a fabulous environment to work in for any passionate chefs looking to further their career. Previous experience is essential at this level, ideally at high rosette or Michelin level, as this will be a high‑performing role working to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Work alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to create and develop exciting quality seasonal menus whilst achieving agreed targets of profit, revenue and customer satisfaction
* Act as a point of contact between the kitchen and Management/food service team
* Strong desire to learn and always push yourself to develop as a chef
* Confident in managing, training and passing on your knowledge to the more junior members of the team
* Fully aware of the Company’s Food Policy and Food Handlers responsibilities in line with legislation and contractual obligations
Qualifications & Attributes
* Focused, motivated and well‑organised, passionate about your role
* Ability to work as part of a team and lead from the front
* Good communication skills and set an example to the more junior members of the team
* Able to work well under pressure
* Take pride in your appearance
Benefits and Rewards
* Competitive pay package
* Generous monthly service charge addition
* 28 days holiday per year
* Staff company benefits and discounts
* Free staff meals
* 25% discount in the restaurant on Food and Beverage
* Staff Bed and Breakfast Rate
* Special Staff Relais Châteaux Rate
* Guest experiences
* Introduce a friend bonus
* Staff Party
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