Royal Shakespeare Company
Junior Sous Chef
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Are you a talented chef ready to step up and lead in a fast-paced, multi-venue kitchen environment? Do you thrive on delivering high-quality food at scale while maintaining creativity and consistency? Are you passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients and developing both your own skills and those of others?
We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to play a key role in shaping an innovative, premium dining experience across all RSC catering outlets.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working either 40/48 hours per week, over 5 days. The usual hours are 9am–7pm although the role will include some evening and weekend work with very few late finishes and currently no Sunday working.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):
- 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
Requirements
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:
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- 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 13 September.
The interviews will be in-person and will be held mid-September and will include an interview and trade test.
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