Lead-From-Front Junior Sous Chef in Busy London Pub
Posted 7 hours 53 minutes ago by Corecruitment
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.
Responsibilities- 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
- Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef experience
- Experience in a fresh food kitchen
- Experience in premium pub, casual dining, fine dining or quality restaurant
- Understanding of classical cooking techniques
- Confident working under pressure
- Strong food safety and kitchen safety knowledge
- Commitment to consistency, presentation and detail
- Effective communication and leadership by example
- Desire to learn, progress and grow within the business
- 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.