Junior Sous Chef

Situated in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, The Woodsman Restaurant offers a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking in comfortable and convivial surroundings. We work with the seasons and source our ingredients from the bountiful English countryside as sustainably as possible. We love using wild food, and harvest much of it ourselves. All the meat on our menus is ‘nose to tail’ so the menu is ever changing, and we waste nothing.

But not only is our food impressive, our surroundings are too. Dating back to 1500, our beautiful Grade II listed building was used as an Inn between 1655 to 1661 and played host to The Royal Shakespeare Club’s annual dinner from as early as 1824. The next chapter in this buildings rich history takes it back to its roots, creating a heritage dining experience where comfort and conviviality are key.

The Role:

Are you a passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef looking to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic brigade and help shape the future of our culinary team. We are seeking a talented individual who is eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact in our kitchen. As a key player in our team, you will have the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, creativity, and passion for food. Come be a part of something special and help us create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Apply now and embark on an exciting culinary journey with us!

The Ideal Candidate:

Are you a talented Junior Sous Chef ready to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced, luxury restaurant? Do you have a passion for working with top quality local ingredients and a keen eye for detail when it comes to plating? If so, we want you to join our team!

We are looking for an ambitious and driven professional who is ready to hit the ground running and support our Head Chef in driving excellence in both product and service. You will need to be dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety, as well as be committed to professional development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and have your sights set on a Sous Chef or Head Chef role, then we want to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.