Junior Sous Chef - The Hive

The HIVE is a firm favourite with our Holiday Guests and Holiday Homeowners alike, with a variety of offerings for everyone from a brand new bar area, dining facilities and family entertainment with lively day time activities and impressive night time entertainment. 
 
Interested in: 
A chef with good all round experience on all sections to work within a team producing food of the highest standard for our guests. Natural flair, creativity and a passion for cooking will underpin this role in support of the Kitchen Leadership team. 

The successful candidate will carry out a variety of duties whilst striving to continuously improve the operational effectiveness of the department to enhance productivity and service, help to manage spend and contribute to producing a significant profit. 
 
The main duties of the role will be: 

• Providing support to the Head Chef & Sous Chef and in their absence, assuming day to day ownership of the kitchen team. 
• Supporting the development of the junior chefs to ensure the business continues to develop and grow in line with its values and objectives. 
• Food safety will form an integral part of your accountabilities in support of the Head Chef.   Therefore, a working knowledge and practical application of Safer Food Better Business Systems and allergen requirements for modern menus would be a requirement. 

Our perfect match will possess the following essential attributes: 

• Evidence of operating in a similar environment catering for large numbers. 
• Creativity and passion about food. 
• Evidence of maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation. 
• Willingness and the ability to work well within a team to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen 
• Resilience and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment. 
• The ability to motivate and support team members in the day to day running of the kitchen 
• Good time management and organisational skills 
• Attention to detail
• Excellent personal presentation and communication skills 

 
Availability: 
This position is full time, offering 45 hours per week. Full flexibility to work weekends, early mornings and evenings is essential to meet the commercial needs of the business.  
 
Salary: 
We are proud to offer competitive, negotiable salaries in excess of the National Minimum Wage based on level of experience. 
 
Employee Benefits:  
Our dedicated employees benefit from a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits*, including:  

• Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners  
• Complimentary Annual Health Check  
• Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey  
• Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family   
• 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries  
• 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments  
• Staff Card Loyalty Points  
• Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation  
• 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs   
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership  
• Personal uniform  
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme   
• Cycle to Work scheme   
• Employee long service rewards  
• Reward and recognition scheme  
• Employee Referral Programme   
• Annual Employee Celebration  
• Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside  
  *subject to terms and conditions

Closing date for applications:  15th September 2025 
  
This position may close early if applicant numbers permit.    
   
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability