Junior Chef – Southampton – £27,000 We are a recruting for a trainee chef based in Southampton, dedicated to delivering exceptional food and service. We pride ourselves on fresh ingredients, creative dishes, and a dynamic kitchen environment. The Role: We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef to develop their skills, work with top-quality ingredients, and grow within a professional kitchen. Key Responsibilities: Assist in food preparation and cooking under the guidance of senior chefs Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation Ensure hygiene and food safety regulations are followed at all times Help with stock management and ingredient preparation Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment What We’re Looking For: Some experience in a kitchen environment (Commis Chef, Line Cook, or similar) A passion for food and a willingness to learn Good teamwork and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and take direction from senior chefs Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices What We Offer: Competitive salary of £27,000 per year Opportunity for career growth and development A supportive and friendly team environment Training and mentorship from experienced chefs Staff meals and additional perks Diversity Statement: Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, we act as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary or contract vacancies. JuniorChef CommisChef LineCook KitchenAssistant TraineeChef PrepCook SousChef