Junior Sous Chef - 4 Day working Week Embark on an exciting culinary journey with our client's prestigious hotel as a Junior Sous Chef Nestled on the outskirts of Southampton, our clients fresh food-led establishment caters to both corporate clientele during the week and leisure guests on the weekends and as a hub for weddings, which can host up to 90 celebrations per year, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment for you to thrive. This permanent role is the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise and passion for hospitality. Collaborate with the senior management team to develop innovative menus and dishes that delight our diverse clientele. Mentor and guide junior chefs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Be a key player in our vibrant, fast-paced kitchen, delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Preferred Requirements: Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of menu development and kitchen operations. Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire your team. Passion for creating delectable, fresh-food-led dishes that cater to both corporate and leisure guests. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, while maintaining a keen eye for detail. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Due to location of the Hotel you will need to have your own reliable transport Preferred Qualifications: Formal culinary training or a relevant degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts. Experience in a similar hotel or restaurant setting, preferably with exposure to both corporate and leisure clientele. A strong understanding of current food trends and a willingness to continuously learn and innovate. The Package / Benefits / Opportunities: With a competitive salary of £31,000 and a 45-hour work week over 4 days Fire Group is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business - We make it our business to provide the most appropriate career advice and work tirelessly to assist in your career progression. This service is completely free of charge to candidates Fire Group are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Fire Group prides itself helping qualified and experienced professionals find suitable positions within the Hospitality, Leisure, Healthcare and Industrial Sectors, due to the high number of applicants that also apply, please note that we will only be in contact with you if your application is suitable for our client’s requirements. Fire Group will retain your details and contact you about future opportunities that we feel will help your career, you can opt out at any time by sending an email to infofiregroup.uk Due to UK Employment Laws we are only able to work with Candidates that are eligible to live & work In The UK and have the Right to Work.