Junior Sous Chef - Michelin Star Restaurant

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Apply for this job Contract Type: Full Time Contract Details: Full-Time Permanent Salary: £39,625 salary plus service charge & fantastic benefits! Working Hours: 48 Location: Bagshot Closing Date: 06/11/2026 Job Category: Kitchens Properties: Pennyhill Park and The Spa, Bagshot, Surrey Departments: Kitchen

Job Introduction

Junior Sous Chef

The Latymer at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is a luxury hotel and spa renowned for its elegance, attention to detail and world-class hospitality. Home to The Latymer, Pennyhill Park's Michelin-starred and 5 AA Rosette restaurant led by Steve Smith, it is a destination where culinary excellence, precision and innovation define every guest experience. 

We are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join our award-winning brigade. Supporting the senior kitchen team, you'll play an important role in delivering outstanding dishes, maintaining exceptional standards and helping to develop the next generation of culinary talent.

At Pennyhill Park, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As our Junior Sous Chef, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay, plus service charge
• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

Our Junior Sous Chef will:

• Support the Head Chef and senior kitchen team in the day-to-day running of The Latymer kitchen
• Lead a section and ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional dishes to Michelin-star standards
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and cleanliness
• Support and guide junior chefs, encouraging development, consistency and attention to detail
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and COSHH regulations
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste
• Contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal dishes
• Deliver calm, organised and efficient service within a high-performance fine dining environment

Person Specification

You'll be a talented and ambitious Junior Sous Chef with experience working in high-quality kitchens and a passion for delivering exceptional food in a fine dining environment.  You’ll bring:

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie within a quality fine dining or luxury hospitality kitchen with experience working at Michelin star or multi rosette level.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
• Passion for exceptional ingredients, technical excellence and high-quality food
• Good leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate and develop others
• Calm under pressure with excellent organisational and communication skills
• A willingness to learn, grow and progress within a Michelin-starred environment

Why Exclusive Collection?

We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability, responsible business and creating a positive impact for our people, communities and environment. We foster a culture where talented i