Junior Sous Chef

The role turns the Head Chef's direction into consistent daily execution, leading services, organising people and preparation, and protecting food safety and commercial control on every shift.

The role turns the Head Chef's direction into consistent daily execution, leading services, organising people and preparation, and protecting food safety and commercial control on every shift.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Run service or designated kitchen sections, maintaining pace, consistency and clear communication.

· Check mise en place, quality, seasoning, presentation and handover before service.

· Allocate work fairly and coach chefs through practical, timely feedback.

· Support rotas, ordering, stock counts, GP control and waste reduction at the appropriate level.

· Maintain food safety, allergen, cleaning, temperature and labelling controls.

· Contribute ideas for menus, specials, preparation methods and operational improvements.

· Act as a calm, accountable leader in the Head Chef's absence.

ACCOUNTABILITY AT THIS LEVEL

· Lead delegated shifts or sections, confirming priorities, deployment, breaks, standards and escalation routes before service.

· Give timely feedback, record material issues and follow through agreed actions rather than leaving them for the next shift.

· Use labour, stock, guest and operational informa...