Job Description

Wortley Hall is a grade two listed building set in its own award winning gardens. Junior Sous Chef preferably with experience required to join our team at a busy conference and wedding venue who will assist wedding, conference and bar service reporting to the second and head chef. We previously held two rosettes.

Benefits

Hourly rate, profit share bonus, tips, sick scheme (qualifying) excellent working conditions, employer pays 4% into pension fund and all overtime paid at time and time and a half.

Opportunities to complete further training available

28 Days Holiday per year increasing with time served

To apply for the position you must be legally able to work in the UK/EU

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent.

Job Title

Junior Sous Chef

Responsible to

Head Chef

Responsible for

Kitchen Porters

Date

October 2025

JOB PURPOSE

To work under the guidance of the senior chefs to help prepare and cook food to the highest possible level of quality and presentation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that the highest possible standards of food preparation, presentation and service are achieved. To assist in the ordering of supplies necessary for the food operation, bringing to the attention of senior chefs any items missed or overlooked. To ensure all food and sundries are checked on delivery and stored in a correct manner. To work effectively with all chefs to ensure portion control and that waste is kept to a minimum. To ensure that all food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained and documented. To bring to the attention of the Head Chef and/or Managers any issue beyond the scope of your activity that requires rectification or change To manage and develop staff effectively. To work effectively as part of the Wortley Hall team to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. To continually develop yourself and others in your role at Wortley Hall and seeking wherever possible to improve service to customers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,462.00 per year

Experience:

Chef: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person