Junior Sous Chef

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who leads with heart and curiosity. This role will be based at our flagship restaurant, Jikoni in Marylebone.

• Emotional Skillset: You embody the qualities that define great hospitality: Kindness, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Integrity, and Empathy.
• Experience: At least 2+ years' experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
• Values Alignment: You share our family values of Multiculturalism & Pluralism, Integrity, Hospitality & Seva (Selfless Service), Excellence, and Entrepreneurialism.
• Leadership & Ambition: A desire and drive to build and shape new channels of the business, contribute to a positive and supportive culture and build a career with us.
• Culinary Curiosity: A deep curiosity for our style of maternal cooking and immigrant cuisine and global flavours.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during service.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure consistency in quality and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and ordering of supplies.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

What we offer

• Career Progression: Opportunities for growth in a dynamic and progressive company and working directly with senior management and directors to build your leadership, business and hospitality skills while contributing to business with a positive purpose.
• Unique Training: Go beyond the kitchen with visits and hands on training with our biodynamic farm partner and specialist producers.
• Competitive Package and Team Benefits: Delicious and wholesome team meals, a 51% team discount at our restaurants upon passing probation, 28 days holiday, a company pension scheme and private health insurance plans for all team members.

Everyone Is Welcome

At Jikoni, one of our core values is Pluralism, the idea that celebrating both our similarities and differences make our community richer and stronger. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If this role speaks to you but you don't meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments or accommodations we can make during the hiring process.

Pay Range

39,000 - 42,000 GBP per year (Marylebone, London)

39,000 - 42,000 GBP per year (Stratford, London)