About the Role

Junior Sous Chef

Location: Beaulieu Road , Lyndhurst

Hours: Full Time

Salary: From £32,000 plus Tronc

We are currently seeking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to work alongside Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder in delivering exceptional dining experiences of Hartnett Holder & Co, within the award-winning five-star Lime Wood Hotel.

Lime Wood is a 33-bedroom boutique country house set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. It is laid-back 5* luxury at its best, with Chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder at the helm of the kitchen and a wellness spa within the grounds.

Why join us?

We give our teams a great place to work that is fun, professional, and just little bit different.

At the heart of what we do and why we do it is our consideration for your work life balance. Compassion, consideration, and patience is the motto. Standards are clear, ambition is high. We understand our team and support them to achieve their goals.

As an ethical business with a commitment to the best staff food in the industry, we encourage our chefs to gain exposure to the fast and ever-changing food scene by eating out as part of our supper clubs. Our Chefs love the flexibility of a 3.5 day working week, a rota written 3 months in advance and the advantages of a long weekend off per month!

Perks & Benefits:

• Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.
• Range of learning & development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with some of the most renowned chefs.
• The flexibility of a 3.5 day working week, a rota written 3 months in advance and the advantages of a long weekend off per month!

Plus, much more…

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘Why join us’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinus

About the role:

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who will be hands-on throughout all four areas of the kitchen. You will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and play a key role in supervising and developing junior members of our brigade. You will ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication across all sections of the kitchen.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare ingredients and maintain all workspaces, ensuring compliant handling of all baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Capability of providing support to all four areas of the kitchen, providing guidance to all staff.
• Ensure mise-en-place is always freshly prepared.
• Follow recipes and assist with the development of new menu offerings. Be creative and express ideas.
• Ensure all ingredients and equipment required is readily available. Handle ingredients and equipment with care.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols. Including excellent knowledge of food handling and hygiene.
• Supporting the development of Chef Apprentices and junior staff.

About you:

Experience in a Michelin Star Restaurant as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role is required. You must have the drive and confidence to work as part of a fast and efficient team. Passion towards working with quality ingredients and always deliver on guest satisfaction is essential.

We are a founder member of the Hoteliers Charter aimed at raising the profile of hospitality, advocating working in hotels as a great career choice, for more information visit hotelierscharter.org.uk