Lead-From-Front Junior Sous Chef in Busy London Pub

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.

• 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.