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Posted 21 July, 2026

Junior Sous Chef - 40 Hours

Hamilton Mayday
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - NEWCASTLE HOTEL-BASED. 40 HOURS CONTRACT. What's in it for you? Contracted 40-hour week on a 5/7 shift pattern with a flexible rota. Salary up to £30,500 p.a. + Tronc. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Friends and Family discounts across the group venue network. Meals provided on duty. Who are they? A hotel operation in Newcastle characterized by a calm management style and strong cross-departmental teamwork. The kitchen team is young and energetic, supported by cross-skilled KPs and developing CDPs. The food operation is a steady 50/50 split between casual bar/restaurant dining and hotel banqueting, including weddings and functions. The Role Working directly under the Head Chef and Senior Sous, you will act as a key figure in the kitchen with a focus on team guidance and operational consistency. Run the kitchen operation capably in the absence of the Head Chef and Senior Sous. Supervise and support a day-to-day team of CDPs and KPs. Maintain standards across both casual dining and banqueting menus. Provide solid, dependable leadership to a developing team. Apply today, or share this opportunity with someone in your network