Junior Sous Chef
Listing ref 61d84b82d7
- WhereCumbria
- Posted10 August 2026
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will maintain service standards at Bistro Enkel whilst supporting senior chefs in an award-winning kitchen environment. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee daily service standards and menu delivery at Bistro Enkel, with assistance provided to breakfast preparation and Cedar Tree operations as required
- Manage all kitchen sections, demonstrating understanding of food temperatures, textures, seasonality, and organisation
- Support senior chefs in the induction and training of junior kitchen staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and allergen protocols (14 main allergens)
- Maintain stock rotation procedures and a clean working environment throughout service
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of the kitchen team
Saturday to Wednesday, 45 hours per week
Desirable: Experience in AA rosette restaurants
- 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
- 50% off food in the restaurant for dinner for you and a family member or a friend (Monday – Thursday) (once a year).
- 50% off food in the restaurant for Sunday Lunch for you and a family member or friend (once a year).
- 25% off drinks with either meals above for you and a family member or a friend.
- Pride of Britain / Relais and Chateaux discounted stays.
- Staff Parking.
What this role involves
General background for chef roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
- Supervise kitchen staff to make sure food is of high quality, presented well and served on time
- Develop recipes, plan menus and create new dishes
- Typical pay (UK)
- £22,000 starting · £40,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 40 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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