Junior Sous Chef
Cheshire
£36,000
Brand-new state of the art kitchen with a complete, top-of-the-line equipment and kit
Work closely with a driven, passionate, and extremely professional Executive Chef
Tronc
Free onsite parking
Free uniform - Full chef whites
Group Exclusive Discounts, including:
Hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group
Friends & family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels
20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants
Colleague restaurant
Competitive pension scheme
28 days holiday including public holidays
1–5 days service awards based on length of service
Ongoing training and career uncapped development opportunities
A genuinely unique culture and the chance to work with a team of extraordinary people
We are seeking a talented and driven Junior Sous chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Cheshire This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous chef , to play a key role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences across multiple food outlets.
The Junior Sous Chef will support the senior kitchen leadership team in the daily operation of the kitchen within a luxury hotel in Cheshire, ensuring all food is produced and presented to 5-star standards. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will assist in supervising the kitchen brigade, maintaining exceptional quality and consistency across all outlets. This Junior Sous Chef role offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress your career within a high-performing luxury hospitality environment.
Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
Supervise service periods and ensure exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
Assist in coordinating kitchen service with other Food & Beverage departments
Step up to lead shifts or individual sections when required
Ensure kitchen operations run efficiently and effectively
Support the training and development of Commis Chefs and Chefs de Partie
Assist with staff inductions and onboarding
Help motivate and support the kitchen team during busy service periods
Act as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and kitchen standards
Assist in maintaining food quality, consistency, and portion control
Support stock control, ordering, and waste management
Ensure mise en place is prepared efficiently and to specification
Uphold kitchen standards, systems, and procedures at all times
Support delivery of high-quality food across all outlets, including restaurant, banqueting, room service, and colleague dining
Work actively in food production and service as required by business needs
Consistently strive to exceed guest expectations
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
Maintain high standards of health & safety within all kitchen areas
Report accidents, defects, or hazards in line with hotel procedures
Attend and complete all mandatory training, including health & safety and fire training
Experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a luxury or high-quality kitchen environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
Positive, motivated attitude with a strong desire to develop leadership skills
Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards
Passion for quality ingredients and professional cookery
(NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferred)
Mint People: Flexible Hospitality Staffing That Just Works.
At Mint People, we provide fully trained, highly presentable, and dependable staff to the hospitality, leisure, and events industries. Whether it’s one bartender for a last-minute shift or 150 staff for a stadium event, we’re trusted by some of the UK’s best hotels, venues, and operators to deliver quality people – fast.
With over 10 years’ experience, we’ve become known as one of the most reliable and forward-thinking staffing partners in the North – and beyond. From front-of-house professionals to kitchen porters, housekeepers to event managers, our people are trained in-house through our 5-star onboarding and briefing programme to ensure they’re ready to hit the ground running.
Our clients come back year after year because we understand how unpredictable hospitality can be – and we’re built to flex with it. We’re proud to work with national hotel groups, global event brands, leading caterers and independent operators, offering:
• Fast, flexible staffing solutions – no long contracts or tie-ins
• Fully trained, presentable and prepared people
• Front and back of house cover – including chefs, kitchen teams, bar staff, waiters, housekeepers and more
• Festival and stadium-scale team deployment
• National reach with local knowledge
• On-site support and account management
Our quality promise? We only send people we’d trust to represent our own brand – because they are our brand.
If you need staffing support that’s consistent, stress-free and built around you – you’re in the right place.
Mint People – We've got you covered.
