Aspiring Junior Sous Chef — Lead in Five-Star Kitchen

Smyth Companies, LLC; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth Companies, LLC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a five-star luxury hotel just outside North West London. You will join a professionally structured kitchen, working with fresh, seasonal produce and supporting the senior team across a busy restaurant operation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing junior chefs and maintaining consistently high standards. It is a full-time permanent position with clear long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP ready to step up.
• Background from quality restaurant, luxury hotel or similar high-standard kitchen.
• Ability to lead a section and support junior chefs.
• Organised and calm during busy services.
• Strong culinary standards and attention to detail.
• Ambitious with long-term progression plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen section and support junior chefs.
• Maintain high culinary standards during busy services.
• Work with fresh, seasonal produce and support senior team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Smyth Companies, LLC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a five-star luxury hotel just outside North West London. You will join a professionally structured kitchen, working with fresh, seasonal produce and supporting the senior team across a busy restaurant operation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing junior chefs and maintaining consistently high standards. It is a full-time permanent position with clear long-term progression.