Location: Colchester & surrounding areas
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, including tronc
Role: Full-time | Multi-site / Roving
Join a growing independent hospitality group
We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join our team in a multi-site, roving role across our venues in and around Colchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, wants to develop their skills and takes pride in producing fresh, well-prepared food to a consistently high standard.
You'll be working across a group of individual venues, supporting different kitchen teams and helping maintain the standards that our guests have come to expect, cooking great food, working with fresh ingredients and being part of a good kitchen team.
The role
As a CDP / Junior Sous, you'll be an important part of the kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across multiple sites.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and cooking fresh ingredients to a high standard
Working across different sections of the kitchen as required
Supporting the Sous and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and consistency
Helping to lead and support kitchen teams when working at different sites
Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained
Assisting with prep, service and close-down
Helping less experienced members of the team develop their skills
Adapting quickly to different kitchens, menus and teams
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, reliable and keen to be part of a great kitchen team.
You'll ideally have:
Experience working as a CDP, Junior Sous or in a similar senior kitchen role
A genuine passion for fresh food and good cooking
Good knowledge of kitchen standards and food hygiene
The ability to work well under pressure during busy services
A positive, hands-on attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
The confidence to work across different sites and kitchen teams
A willingness to learn and developWe're also very open to experienced chefs who may have previously worked at a higher level but are now looking for a role with less management responsibility and more focus on cooking. If you've spent years managing kitchens and simply want to enjoy being back on the stove, this could be a great fit.
A full driving licence and access to transport would be required due to the multi-site nature of the role.
What we offer
£30,000-£35,000 including tronc
Full-time position
The opportunity to work across a number of exciting venues
Fresh ingredients and quality-focused kitchens
A supportive group with opportunities to develop
Variety - no two days or sites will necessarily be the same
The opportunity to progress within a growing hospitality group
Or, for experienced chefs, the opportunity to step away from the pressures of management and concentrate on what you enjoy most - cooking
A team that genuinely cares about good food and good service
Interested?
If you're an experienced CDP, Junior Sous or senior chef looking for your next challenge - whether that means taking the next step in your career or taking a step back from management and getting back to the food - we'd love to hear from you.
If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, take pride in cooking to a high standard and want a role that offers variety, responsibility without excessive management pressure, and a great working environment, get in touch.
Apply now and come and be part of our growing team
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year