Junior Sous Chef

Derby, Derbyshire
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We are looking for enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to start work as part of Dovecliffs' expanding friendly team on an ongoing basis.
Core Responsibilities
* Service Leadership: Supervise the kitchen brigade during busy services, ensuring all dishes are produced according to specifications and meet quality standards.
* Operational Management: Manage inventory, place orders with suppliers, and oversee stock rotation to minimise waste.
* Supervision and Training: Train, mentor, and motivate junior staff, such as Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, and oversee onboarding.
* Food Safety and Hygiene: Maintain strict cleanliness, ensuring all work stations meet health and safety (HACCP) standards.
* Menu Support: Assist the Head Chef with menu development, testing, and implementation of new dishes.
* Deputizing: Step in to lead the kitchen, manage rotas, and handle operational issues when the Sous Chef or Head Chef is off duty.
* Cost Control: Monitor food costs and portion control to ensure profitability.
Common Qualifications & Skills
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Food Hygiene Certification (Level 2 or 3).
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environments.
Key qualities expected:
* Attention to detail
* Fast work
* Handling fast paced environment
* Punctuality
* Thorough and timely
* Professional attitude
* Good work ethic
* Can-do attitude
* Clean appearace
If you are interested and believe that you would be able to lend your skills to make a great addition to the team, then please do not hesitiate to apply, or call us on our listed phone number

Job Info
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Job Title:
Junior Sous Chef
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary:
£12.21 - £14.75 Per hour
Posted:
Jan 29th 2026
Closes:
Mar 1st 2026
Sector:
Catering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Part Time
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