Carden Park Hotel
Junior Sous Chef
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Junior Sous Chef
Carden Park Hotel
Broxton Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9DQ
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Role: Junior Sous Chef
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: £31,930 plus service charge and overtime
We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade here at Carden Park Hotel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in their career, or an existing Junior Sous Chef looking to develop within a luxury hospitality environment.
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional food quality and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Your Day with Team Carden
- Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to the highest standards.
- Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Assist with menu development, contributing ideas that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Help maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.
- Support stock control, food cost management and stock rotation to minimise waste.
- Assist in supervising, motivating and developing junior members of the kitchen team.
- Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation while working calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
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Enjoy a full-time role of 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
The Perks of Team Carden
Benefits
Join a team where you'll work hard, develop your skills and have fun along the way. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Generous bonus scheme / share of the service charge
- Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
- Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
- Discounted use of our award-winning 5* spa, including treatments and retail
- Free staff lunch provided
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including use of the gym and swimming pool
- Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
- Career progression opportunities across the resort
- Funded training and professional qualifications
- Discounted use of our outdoor pursuits facilities
- Two paid charity days per year
Due to the rural location of Carden Park Hotel, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport.
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Be Part of Team Carden
Providing world-class service is at the heart of everything we do. As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll join a creative, busy and supportive brigade of chefs catering for guests across eight kitchens throughout the resort.
You'll have strong culinary skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for producing exceptional food. Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you'll help maintain the highest standards while continuing to develop your leadership skills. Previous experience within quality hotels, restaurants or similar high-volume kitchens is essential, along with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a luxury spa resort, learning from an experienced Kitchen Brigade and gaining exposure to a variety of dining concepts.
Carden Park Hotel is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of background, identity or ability.
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