Bents Garden & Home
Junior Sous Chef
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🚀 Junior Sous Chef – Lead from the Front!
We’re seeking a passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef to join our talented Chef Brigade and help deliver exceptional food across our Dining operation.
Are You Ready for the Next Step?
If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoy leading from the front, and want to develop your leadership skills in a high-volume, quality-focused environment—this could be your next career move.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Easter Sunday, Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year off
- Permanent full-time contract with annualised hours averaging 40 per week
- Alternate weekends and no split shifts*
- Salary up to ÂŁ35,000 per annum
- Opportunity to develop into a future Sous Chef
- Work with fresh ingredients across a diverse dining environment
Your Responsibilities as a Junior Sous Chef
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- Lead busy kitchen services while maintaining high standards
- Embed strong food safety habits and ensure HACCP compliance
- Efficiently manage stock and protect margins
- Maintain consistency, pace and wow-factor across the kitchen
- Develop and inspire the team while bringing fresh menu ideas based on trends and customer feedback
- Play a key role in shaping high-quality service
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
- Ability to confidently lead a team in a fast-paced, large kitchen
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety protocols
- Commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail
- A positive, proactive, and calm under pressure mindset
Hours & Flexibility
- 40 annualised hours per week (flexible with increased hours during peak season, October–December)
- One set day off per week
- Alternate weekends*
- During the 6-month induction and training period, you’ll work every weekend with 2 weekday shifts off.
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(Note: "Alternate weekends" and other schedules are outlined above.)
Who Are Bents?
A family-run business with 85+ years of experience, we combine quality, innovation and passion in our Garden & Home retail and multi-offer dining experience (serving over 1000 seats daily).
Founded in 1937, our reputation for uncompromising quality and exclusive lifestyle innovation defines our culture. Here, you’ll feel valued and be part of the family from day one.
Alternate weekends include working every other Saturday and/or Sunday. Flexible scheduling may apply in peak-period exceptions.
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