Aspiring Junior Sous Chef — Premium Heathrow Kitchen

Careers Site; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Discounts on store and restaurant

Free meal during shift

28 days holiday plus birthday off and

Matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Flagship airport operation

Job summary

Fortnum & Mason’s Fortnum’s Bar at Heathrow is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join the busy Heathrow kitchen team. You’ll support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, developing junior staff and upholding Fortnum & Mason’s high standards in a premium, fast-paced environment.

You will lead and train Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, ensure food safety and quality, and work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience at the airport.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant, hotel, airport, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Passion for food and delivering exceptional quality.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to support and develop junior team members.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen compliance standards.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and share knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering food to the highest standards.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of your section within a busy kitchen operation.
• Coach and develop Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, leading by example.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation to ensure Fortnum & Mason standards are maintained.
• Complete section checks, audits, and temperature records accurately and on time.
• Assist with stock control, stocktakes, and inventory management.
• Identify operational challenges and communicate them proactively to senior chefs.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Communicate menu changes, allergen information, and operational updates effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety procedures, and health & safety standards.
• Help minimise wastage while maintaining product availability and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety & HACCP

Job description

Fortnum & Mason’s Fortnum’s Bar at Heathrow is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join the busy Heathrow kitchen team. You’ll support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, developing junior staff and upholding Fortnum & Mason’s high standards in a premium, fast-paced environment.

You will lead and train Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, ensure food safety and quality, and work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience at the airport.