Job Title: Junior Sous Chef Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £34,000 + £3,000£5,000 TRONC
Accommodation: Live-in available (5 minutes drive away)
About the Role We are recruiting a talented Junior Sous Chef to join a premium, farm-to-fork gastro site in Hertfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with exceptional fresh ingredients, sourced locally and seasonally, within a highly respected and stable hospitality business that genuinely invests in its people.
Youll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping to deliver outstanding food while developing your leadership and creative skills in a supportive, professional kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
Lead and motivate junior chefs during service
Assist with menu development using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce
Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are always met
Help manage stock control, ordering, and wastage
Contribute to a positive, professional, and ambitious kitchen culture
About You
Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a fresh-food environment
Passionate about farm-to-fork cooking and high-quality produce
Strong organisational skills and calm under pressure
A natural leader who enjoys developing others
Committed to consistency, standards, and continual improvement
Ambitious and eager to progress within a growing business
Whats on Offer
Salary up to £34,000
£3,000£5,000 TRONC on top
Live-in accommodation available (only 5 minutes drive from site)
Excellent career progression opportunities within a stable, well-established company
Supportive leadership and a professional working environment
Opportunity to work with outstanding local suppliers and seasonal menu
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