Junior Sous Chef

Job description

Are you a passionate chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic Hotel Kitchen team at Chessington World of Adventures. This is your chance to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment where no two days are the same - and where your leadership and creativity can truly shine. The Role: As Junior Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in the day-to-day management of our busy hotel kitchen operations. You'll lead by example, stepping up to manage the kitchen in their absence, while inspiring and developing your team. This is a hands-on, fully operational role - you'll run a culinary production station during service and take care of light administrative duties during quieter periods. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and hygiene - Support food safety management and compliance - Ensure cleaning schedules are completed accurately - Lead, coach and mentor a large kitchen team - Delegate tasks effectively and confidently - Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation - Work collaboratively on the line during service What We're Looking For: - E...