Junior Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join us at The Beech House in Watford.
What’s in it for you?
- £12.50 to £13.50* per hour plus your share of cash and card tips
- Free meal whilst on shift
- Flexible shift patterns available
- Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
- 33% off our hotel accommodation
- Award-winning training program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
- Share save scheme available
- Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
- Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and fantastic discounts for everyday shopping at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
- Service Awards
- A Birthday Gift
- An invitation to Oakfest our annual company festival!
- Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000
About The Beech House:
In the heart of Watford's shopping district sits our new opening, The Beech House. Superior modern, open plan spaces with a large theatrical style kitchen, with wood fired pizza oven and Josper Grill that serves the best medditeranean influenced cuisine.
The expansive bar area with industrial decor and warm cosy lighting provides the perfect combination of warmth and style. Large paronomic glass windows look out onto outdoor seating area, with green foliage and comfortable cushioned seating, ideal for watching the hustle and bustle of this busy town centre go by.
About The Oakman Group:
Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be in the Top 25 Large Companies to Work For.
We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are passionate about delivering the best service and using the best ingredients in the best setting.
The next step is to give back and invest in our employees:
- Our award-winning online training academy offers education on demand, providing you with the knowledge and experience to be the best you can be, anytime, anywhere.
- Our suppliers work closely with us to supply hands-on experience and craft visits. So, our teams can appreciate the quality products we serve.
- We also offer all employees across the business access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programmes, allowing individuals to grow and further their careers.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that you are the reason behind our site and company successes, and we want to recognise this with competitive pay packages and benefits. In return, all we ask is that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.
About You:
- You will know your way around a kitchen, having worked as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie previously and be ready for your next challenge!
- You will be passionate about food, have impeccable standards and a great team spirit
- You are confident running your own section
- You are a multi-tasker with a keen eye for detail
If this sounds like you, then apply today!
- All salaries and hourly rates are in line with National Minimum Wage;
16- 20 year olds - £7.50+, 21-22 year olds - £9.18+, 23+ year olds - £9.50+, also dependent on experience.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Sous Chef roles across The Beech House Watford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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