Junior Sous Chef

Location: Eden Hall, Nottinghamshire

About Us

Eden Hall Day Spa is an award-winning luxurious day spa located in the heart of Nottinghamshire, offering luxury treatments featuring top product houses and state-of-the-art facilities providing the perfect retreat and most importantly, total relaxation.

Our purpose is to hire people with passion and positivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieve your goals….

The Role

The Junior Sous Chef will work alongside the Sous Chef and Head Chef to assist in managing the kitchen operations. You will lead by example, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation, while supporting the overall kitchen team.

Role Specification

• Assisting the Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking, and plating.
• Ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards and in line with restaurant specifications.
• Supervising and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and support in their development.
• Assisting the Head Chef in reducing wastage and assist with ordering, stock control, and inventory management.
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and health & safety standards within the kitchen.
• Collaborating with the Head Chef to create and develop new dishes and menu items.
• Ensuring consistent quality and timely service during busy periods.
• Managing kitchen equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and usage.
• Helping with training and motivating new kitchen team members.

Personal Specification

Essentials

• Have proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant/ hotel. 
• Have an excellent understanding of kitchen operations and food safety. 
• Have the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a team environment. 
• Have creative flair with a passion for producing high-quality dishes. 
• Have exceptional leadership and communication skills. 
• Be flexible to working evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed. 
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment requiring long hours and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Desirables

• Hold a relevant culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) is advantageous

Additional Information

• Full-Time - 40 hours per week
• 4 days, 1 night required per week – this includes weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Typical shift patterns

• 0730 – 1600hrs
• 1330 – 2200hrs

Note: Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business

Why Join Us

• Work in a stunning, historic estate with a commitment to excellence in hospitality
• Competitive Rate of Pay
• Complimentary use of the leisure and spa facilities
• Free lunch from our staff canteen
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries
• Employee Benefits Programme
• Company pension contribution
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Discount on overnight stays at Hoar Cross Hall and Spa days
• 30% discount on food and drink
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours!

Junior Sous Chef

Location: Eden Hall, Nottinghamshire

About Us

Eden Hall Day Spa is an award-winning luxurious day spa located in the heart of Nottinghamshire, offering luxury treatments featuring top product houses and state-of-the-art facilities providing the perfect retreat and most importantly, total relaxation.

Our purpose is to hire people with passion and positivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieve your goals….

The Role

The Junior Sous Chef will work alongside the Sous Chef and Head Chef to assist in managing the kitchen operations. You will lead by example, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation, while supporting the overall kitchen team.

Role Specification

• Assisting the Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking, and plating.
• Ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards and in line with restaurant specifications.
• Supervising and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and support in their development.
• Assisting the Head Chef in reducing wastage and assist with ordering, stock control, and inventory management.
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and health & safety standards within the kitchen.
• Collaborating with the Head Chef to create and develop new dishes and menu items.
• Ensuring consistent quality and timely service during busy periods.
• Managing kitchen equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and usage.
• Helping with training and motivating new kitchen team members.

Personal Specification

Essentials

• Have proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant/ hotel. 
• Have an excellent understanding of kitchen operations and food safety. 
• Have the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a team environment. 
• Have creative flair with a passion for producing high-quality dishes. 
• Have exceptional leadership and communication skills. 
• Be flexible to working evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed. 
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment requiring long hours and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Desirables

• Hold a relevant culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) is advantageous

Additional Information

• Full-Time - 40 hours per week
• 4 days, 1 night required per week – this includes weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Typical shift patterns

• 0730 – 1600hrs
• 1330 – 2200hrs

Note: Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business

Why Join Us

• Work in a stunning, historic estate with a commitment to excellence in hospitality
• Competitive Rate of Pay
• Complimentary use of the leisure and spa facilities
• Free lunch from our staff canteen
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries
• Employee Benefits Programme
• Company pension contribution
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Discount on overnight stays at Hoar Cross Hall and Spa days
• 30% discount on food and drink
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours!