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Junior Sous Chef Job, Gloucestershire
Were seeking a passionate and highly motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team within a premium countryside hospitality destination. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef to support high-quality, produce-led cooking across the estate while developing leadership skills and contributing to menu creation rooted in British and European culinary traditions.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Leadership & Service Support
Support the Chef Director and senior chefs in delivering exceptional, comforting, seasonal dishes
Lead shifts and take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership
Maintain strong communication during daily briefings and service coordination
Help uphold a positive, collaborative, and quality-driven team culture
Seasonal & Estate-Led Cooking
Work closely with the garden and farm teams to utilise home-grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, and estate-reared livestock
Contribute to menus that change daily in response to the kitchen garden and seasonal produce
Demonstrate passion for local ingredients and countryside-inspired cookery
Assist in modern, rustic interpretations of classic British and European dishes
Culinary Skill & Operational Standards
Maintain strong knowledge of meat, fish, and vegetable preparation
Ensure timely preparation, consistency, and quality across all areas of service
Support mise en place, stock rotation, and workstation organisation
Follow established SOPs to maintain efficiency, sustainability, and smooth service flow
Health, Safety & Hygiene
Uphold all food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards
Support daily and weekly cleaning routines
Maintain practices aligned with industry and regulatory requirements
Team Development & Collaboration
Work closely with the chef team to support learning, mentoring, and professional development
Demonstrate excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership potential
Contribute to a supportive, professional, and motivated kitchen environment
Performance Indicators
Consistency and quality of dishes produced
Smooth service operation when leading sections or shifts
Effective use of seasonal and estate-grown produce
Adherence to hygiene and safety procedures
Contribution to team morale, development, and overall kitchen performance
What We're Looking For
Experience as a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen
Solid skillset across meat, fish, and vegetable preparation
Passion for seasonal, local, and sustainable cooking
Strong teamwork, communication, and emerging leadership skills
Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment
Personal transport (rural location), though accommodation/relocation assistance may be available
Benefits
Significant monthly service charge bonuses
Christmas Day off
28 days holiday + birthday off
Private medical insurance
Staff meals and newly refurbished break room
Employee assistance & wellbeing programme
Free parking
50% dining discount
Discounted accommodation for friends and family
Cookery school and spa treatment discounts
Beautiful rural working environment with space to relax
Relocation support available (up to £2000)
