Junior Sous Chef - Latymer

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Pennyhill Park and The Spa, Bagshot, Surrey

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Job Introduction

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.

You will join The Latymer as aJunior Sous Che f, working within one of the UK's most respected fine dining kitchens. Supporting the senior kitchen team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dishes, maintaining the highest culinary standards and contributing to a culture of excellence, creativity and continuous development. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career in an environment where talent is nurtured and ambition is encouraged. At Pennyhill Park, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• 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

• 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

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie within a quality fine dining or luxury hospitality kitchen
• 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

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression and a culture where people who share our values can thrive. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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