Junior Sous Chef
Location: Maida Vale, London Salary: Circa £50,000 to £55,000 package We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join a busy, high-quality pub and restaurant in Maida Vale.
This is a great opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie or existing Junior Sous Chef who wants to take the next step in a serious food-led kitchen.
The venue is a stunning four-storey pub, with a different guest experience across each floor. The food is built around British produce, strong suppliers, seasonal ingredients and proper cooking.
You will need to be confident in a fast-paced kitchen, able to lead from the front, and comfortable supporting a team through busy service.
What you will be doing:
Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
Leading sections during busy service
Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality seasonal dishes
Helping maintain consistency, standards and attention to detail
Supporting junior chefs with training, prep and service organisation
Assisting with stock control, labelling, storage and rotation
Maintaining strong food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
Contributing ideas for seasonal menus and new dishes
Helping create a calm, positive and professional kitchen culture
About you:
You will be a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
You will have experience in a fresh-food kitchen
Premium pub, casual dining, fine dining or quality restaurant experience would suit well
You will understand classical cooking techniques
You will be confident working under pressure
You will have strong food safety and kitchen safety knowledge
You will care about consistency, presentation and detail
You will communicate well and lead by example
You will want to learn, progress and grow within the business
What is on offer:
Salary package circa £50,000 - £55,000
50% off food and drink across the group
Service charge paid to the team
Weekly access to tips through a digital tip jar
Benefits platform with discounts on gyms, shopping, travel and hospitality
24/7 health and wellbeing support
Financial wellbeing platform with access to earnings before payday
Staff meals on shift
Referral bonus scheme
1-year anniversary overnight stay
Career progression within a growing restaurant group
Ongoing training and development
This role would suit a chef who wants to work in a busy London venue with proper produce, strong standards and clear career progression.
Apply now to find out more.
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