Junior Sous Chef

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Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Newcastle Upon Tyne, City, United Kingdom, NE1 1
Job Description
Company: Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)

Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £15.71 per hour including average anticipated tronc

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: working any 5 days out of 7

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week

Posted date: 14/08/2026

We are seeking a creative Chef and hard-working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Junior Sous Chef.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Be confident in working a busy service and display a willingness to support across different areas of the Kitchen.
  • Supporting the Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
  • Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
  • Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
  • Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
  • Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Complete due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
  • Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS The successful applicant will have/be:
  • A minimum of 4 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre.
  • A minimum of 1 years experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
  • Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.
  • Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
  • Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
  • Be hardworking and a team-player.
  • An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
  • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
  • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
WHAT WE OFFER In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL
  • Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
  • Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
  • Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
  • Meals on duty and uniforming
WELLBEING
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
  • Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
  • Family-friendly flexible working options
  • Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
  • Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
  • Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
  • Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
  • Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA NEWCASTLE Ideally situated on the Quayside, our hotel boasts 118 bedrooms including 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle hosts our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie?Grills?and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota's story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester,and?Newcastle. With our newest hotel opening at Manchester Airportwith more?in our pipeline.?

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer's Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the lastsixyears in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UKfor the last three years running.

Aswinners of The Cateys 'People Team of the Year',?we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, forfiveconsecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by?

The Caterer to the 'Top 30 under 30'

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Junior Sous Chef Summary Job Ref: DAK1323

Branch: Dakota Newcastle

Location: Dakota Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £15.71 per hour including average anticipated tronc

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: working any 5 days out of 7

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week

Posted date: 14/08/2026

Closing date: 14/09/2026

We are seeking a creative Chef and hard-working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Junior Sous Chef.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Be confident in working a busy service and display a willingness to support across different areas of the Kitchen.
  • Supporting the Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
  • Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
  • Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
  • Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
  • Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Complete due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
  • Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS The successful applicant will have/be:
  • A minimum of 4 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre.
  • A minimum of 1 years experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
  • Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.
  • Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
  • Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
  • Be hardworking and a team-player.
  • An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
  • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
  • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
WHAT WE OFFER In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL
  • Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
  • Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
  • Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
  • Meals on duty and uniforming
WELLBEING
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
  • Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
  • Family-friendly flexible working options
  • Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
  • Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
  • Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
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