Junior Sous Chef

at  The Elvetham

SALARY: £33000JOB TYPE: PERMANENTHOURS: FULL-TIMETOWN: HOOK

The Elvetham Hotel is an elegant country house hotel in Hampshire, rich in history and set in 35 acres of beautiful gardens. The hotel is one of the most historic sites in Hampshire entwined in the British Royal Family. The site can be traced back to as early as the 800’s AD. Today the Estate consists of 91 bedrooms shared between the Main House and The Stables, as well as four unique and flexible function rooms.
We are looking for self-motivated, proactive and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our Truly Talented kitchen team!
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day kitchen operation ensuring that food is produced and served to the highest quality.
Alongside your culinary duties, you will be responsible for supporting the wider kitchen team with daily operational tasks and people management tasks. Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will oversee the presentation of all food leaving the kitchen in their absence and uphold expectations, reputation and standards.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen, maintaining the high standards of our menu, and helping mentor junior team members. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes in line with the hotel’s fine dining standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency and presentation
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with regulations
• Assist in menu development and the creation of daily specials
• Help train and mentor junior kitchen staff
• Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
• Manage kitchen inventory and ordering of supplies as needed
• About You:
• Previous experience in a similar role within a high-end restaurant or hotel
• A passion for food and an eagerness to develop your culinary skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation
• A solid understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• A team player with a positive and can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.
  Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and the The Elvetham