OVERVIEW

We are a family-run UK business operating food and beverage outlets at airports, creating exceptional experiences for all our customers. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join our team.
As a Junior Sous Chef, you’ll work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness. This is an hourly paid role, and shifts may include early morning starts (e.g., 2 a.m.) or late finishes (e.g., 11:30 p.m.), with no requirement for split or double shifts.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual who is flexible with shift patterns and eager to take on a variety of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Food Hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Senior-level kitchen experience with leadership responsibility.
• Familiarity with an airport-based hospitality setting (desirable).
• Proven ability to assess and address health and safety or food preparation concerns in a kitchen environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Proven ability to manage teams and individuals in a kitchen setting.
• Highly organised, with the ability to engage others and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities while maintaining service levels.
• Ability to manage stock ordering and rotation effectively, maximising revenue and reducing waste.

THE ROLE

You will assist in managing the kitchen’s day-to-day operations, supporting the Head Chef/Sous Chef in maintaining health and safety standards, delivering outstanding customer service, and leading the back-of-house team.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Ensure a smooth, high-standard service at all times.
• Oversee, coach, and guide the kitchen team to deliver exceptional customer service while adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure regular completion of temperature checks and cleaning records.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and training of new team members and communicate development needs to the Head Chef.
• Motivate the team through effective communication and positive feedback.
• Address staff concerns or provide corrective feedback promptly.
• Ensure shift responsibilities are completed, and handovers are conducted efficiently.
• Keep the management team informed of key issues during shifts.
• Collaborate with front-of-house colleagues to provide excellent customer service.