Junior Sous Chef – 4 Red Star Boutique Castle Hotel | From £38,000 + £3.5k Tips + Benefits

Location: South Gloucestershire (near Bristol)
Salary: From £38,000 per annum + approx. £3,500 tips/service charge annually
Hours: Full-time | Permanent | 48 hours per week

About the Property

This exceptional 4 Red Star boutique hotel is set within 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a dining experience that reflects the best of modern British cuisine. The restaurant holds multiple awards for culinary excellence and is recognised for its refined yet personal hospitality.

The hotel’s kitchens champion seasonal, locally sourced produce — including ingredients grown in their own kitchen garden — to craft elegant, contemporary dishes served across the restaurant, afternoon teas, and private dining. The property also hosts select weddings, events, and Sunday lunches, making for a varied and rewarding kitchen environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join an accomplished brigade of chefs in one of the UK’s most unique country house hotels. Working closely with the Head and Sous Chefs, you will help drive standards, support menu development, and lead by example across prep and service.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious chef with fine-dining experience looking to grow within a prestigious, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.

Your Role

Assist the Head and Sous Chefs in overseeing daily kitchen operations
Prepare and deliver dishes to an award-winning standard across multiple services
Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times
Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal dishes
Take responsibility for sections during service and lead junior chefs when required
Maintain strict food safety and health & safety standards
Train, mentor, and motivate team members in line with kitchen values
Demonstrate professionalism, precision, and calm leadership under pressure

About You

Proven experience as a Junior Sous or strong Chef de Partie in a 3 AA Rosette or Michelin Guide standard environment
A passion for modern British cuisine and local, seasonal produce
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Creative flair with attention to detail and a desire to progress
Calm, mature, and composed nature with excellent communication skills
A true team player with a professional approach and commitment to quality

What’s on Offer

From £38,000 base salary + approx. £3,500 annual tips/service charge
48-hour contract with a fair, structured rota
Paid day off on your birthday
28 days paid holiday per year
Complimentary stay at the hotel upon completing probation
Staff accommodation available if required
Training & development opportunities (internal, external, and online)
Career progression within a prestigious hospitality group
Uniform provided & free on-site parking
Staff & family rates on stays, food, and beverages
Recognition and reward programmes

Apply Now

If you’re an ambitious, passionate chef ready to join one of the UK’s most distinctive fine-dining destinations, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonny at jonny@knekthub.com or call 0161 528 5555.