Junior Sous Chef

£16 per hour including tronc | Permanent Position

Are you passionate about crafting exceptional dishes, leading a team, and delivering unforgettable experiences? Join us at Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge as our Junior Sous Chef, where you’ll play a key role in the heart of our kitchen, with a particular focus on running our Banqueting department.

As a Junior Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in the daily operation of our busy kitchen, taking ownership of our banqueting offering to ensure every event runs seamlessly. From weddings and celebrations to corporate functions, you’ll be the driving force behind high‑quality dishes that impress every guest.

You’ll lead by example, maintain impeccable standards, and inspire the team to deliver consistency, creativity, and exceptional results. This role is ideal for a talented chef looking to gain more responsibility and take a significant step towards a Senior Sous Chef position.

Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment?
Do you take pride in seeing beautifully prepared dishes leave the pass?
Do you bring passion, precision, and personality to your craft?

If you love great food, enjoy making guests smile, and want to shape memorable experiences through elevated banqueting cuisine, this could be your perfect next step.

At Hotel du Vin, we don’t just cook, we create experiences guests never forget. With high‑quality ingredients, a passionate team, and a brand built on excellence, you’ll have the freedom to learn, grow, and build a long‑term culinary career.

This role could be your stepping stone into a Senior Sous Chef position, and we’ll support your development every step of the way.

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.