Junior Sous Chef

1 month ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Luxury Family Hotels Ltd Full time

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, The Ickworth Hotel is a country house hotel based within a 1800 acre national trust property in Bury St Edmunds. We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding just as a career in hospitality should be

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.

Nestled in the idyllic countryside of Suffolk, the beautiful Ickworth Hotel is now seeking a motivated and talented Junior Sous Chef to join our brilliant team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and welcoming culture.

Role Overview:

As a Junior Sous Chef at Ickworth Hotel, you will be a key player in our culinary team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dishes that reflect our commitment to quality. This role requires a creative and dedicated individual with a passion for delivering an unforgettable dining experience. This a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £34k, plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Responsibilities:

Assist in Food Preparation: Support the Head and Senior Sous Chef in preparing dishes across various sections of the kitchen.
Quality Control: Ensure food quality, presentation, and taste are consistently high.
Manage a Section: Oversee a designated section during service, ensuring smooth operation and timely delivery.
Support Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior chefs, helping them improve skills and efficiency.
Inventory and Ordering: Assist with stock control, including checking deliveries, managing inventory, and placing orders as needed.
Hygiene and Safety Compliance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
Assist in Menu Development: Contribute ideas for menu updates or specials
Report to Senior Sous Chef: Work closely with the Senior Sous Chef, handling delegated tasks and taking responsibility for the kitchen in their absence.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for cooking and a creative flair.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why work with us?

  • Work/life balance is priority for our team- we strive to ensure you have a 4 on 3 off working pattern so you can make sure you have time for you
  • Knife Sponsorship Scheme We understand the importance of a chefs tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
  • Chefs dine out scheme We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice
  • Our training and development is a little different here at LFH we are certified by the Institute of Hospitality and offer our teams career progression by working with Umbrella Training.
  • An extra days holiday for your birthday
  • EarlyPay Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Help at Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
  • Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
  • Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
  • The LFH Benefit Hub Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
  • 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
  • Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us


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