Junior Sous Chef

Join to apply for the Junior Sous Chef role at Dakota Hotels Dakota Hotel based in SOUTH QUEENSFERRY are seeking a creative Chef and hard‑working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Junior Sous Chef. Contract and Pay Rate Earnings are £15.55 per hour, paid weekly, equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £30,322 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment). The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, working any 4 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends. Primary Role Responsibilities Be confident in working a busy service and display a willingness to support across different areas of the Kitchen. Support the Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen, including leading a smooth and busy service. Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification set out by the Head Chef, covering all menus including a‑la‑carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events and guest amenities. Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front‑of‑house team. Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement. Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation, following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Complete due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores. Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef. Benefits Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota property. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations, and private prescription services, as well as daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers. Support from our in‑house Mental Health Champions. Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment. Family‑friendly flexible working options. Meals on duty and uniform provision. Bonuses for recommending a friend to join our team and for every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor. Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment. Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System. Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan. Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in‑house Apprenticeships. About Dakota Hotels Dakota is a growing UK‑based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city‑centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, with Manchester Airport coming soon and more in our pipeline. Dakota is synonymous with delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard‑working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last two years, where our inclusive culture was spotlighted. As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have award‑winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. Over 75 % of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent. Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ, is easily accessible by train (15 min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park). We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130‑bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie‑style Grill, as well as three event spaces. Applicant Requirements A minimum of 4 years professional cooking experience in a restaurant of high calibre. Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation. Be hardworking and a team‑player. Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats. Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens; full training will be provided. A minimum of 1 year experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous. An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity. Be task‑oriented with a great pride in the work they do and attention to detail. Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business. Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team. Apply Please send us your up‑to‑date CV. For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr