Junior Sous Chef

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

The Connaught Grill

Excellent salary, service charge and benefits package

We are looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join and assist the kitchen team at The Connaught Grill.This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who is ready on to take a new challenge within the outstanding brigade and to develop your career within the award-winning5-Star deluxe Connaught Hotel.

Under the direction of internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the intimate 46 seat Connaught Grill ishis modern interpretation of a classic grill with an open kitchen complete with wood burning grill and rotisserie offering the finest British sourced produce, and a menu which includes ingredients from langoustines to Dover sole to English game and Wagyu beef. The restaurant offers an exceptional wine list drawn from The Connaught wine cellar, offering some of the greatest producers in the world.

Responsibilities:

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Senior Sous Chef and hold a key role in day to day running and leadership of The Connaught culinary operations. You will be passionate about working with the finest, freshest ingredients and in delivering quality dishes and products. You will take an organised approach to your role and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, sharing your knowledge and supporting in the training and development more junior Chefs in the brigade.

Skills and experience:

You will be an exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and have a key focus on detail to deliver outstanding quality and service within a high profile kitchen. With this in mind, you will have experience ideally at similar level within a quality dining environment and have proven kitchen experience.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

Excellent salary package.

Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.

Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.

Travel Season Ticket Loans.

Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.

Flu vaccination vouchers*.

Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.

24-hour employee assistance helpline.

On and off-site Occupational Health Service.

Death in Service salary contribution.

Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.

A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

Referral Scheme Introduce a Star where you can earn up to £1,500*.

Instant employee recognition and award programme with generous prizes.

Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes.

Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.

Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.

In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.

Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.

Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our infamous restaurants and bars.

50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.

Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Staff Party, Annual Staff Children Party, etc.)

Wedding and Baby gifts.

Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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