Royal Shakespeare Company
Junior Sous Chef
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Are you a talented chef looking to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative kitchen team? Are you passionate about high-quality food with fresh, seasonal ingredients? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is valued?
Join us as a Junior Sous Chef and play a key role in shaping an innovative, premium dining experience across all RSC catering outlets.
At the RSC, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive and highly collaborative kitchen team that works closely together to deliver a consistently high standard of food and service. We've built a positive culture where everyone's contribution is valued, ideas are welcomed, and colleagues are encouraged to develop and grow.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working 48 hours per week, over 5 days. Typical hours are 9am to 7pm, with some evening and weekend work to support performances and events. However, there are very few late finishes and no Sunday working, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance while developing your career.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing a kitchen section to deliver high standards before, during and after service.
- Supporting kitchen operations, including stepping up in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Collaborating with senior chefs on menu development and food concepts.
- Delivering food across multiple sites and events, including restaurants, cafés, bars and hospitality.
- Maintaining stock control, monitoring deliveries and ensuring safe storage practices.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing junior kitchen staff.
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Requirements
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:
- Proven experience leading a kitchen section across multiple services.
- Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and Health & Safety standards.
- Up-to-date food hygiene certification.
- Experience working across different kitchen sections in a busy environment.
- A passion for food, creativity and keeping up to date with food trends.
- Ability to coach and develop junior team members.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 1 November.
Interviews will be in-person and will include an interview and practical cooking task.
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