Energetic Junior Sous Chef — Grill Lead & Team Training

VIDA PLENA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Vida Plena in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support prep, grilling, assembling and station success. You’ll ensure HACCP, H&S and food safety are followed, thrive in a team, enjoy training others, and take pride in serving burgers that delight guests.

Join a vibrant, welcoming kitchen culture at our new Dallas Burger Joint in Shoreditch, where high energy, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality help us deliver consistent quality and outstanding service every day.

Qualifications

• High energy and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Passion for culinary and crafting high quality dishes with consistency.
• Friendly, warm, hospitable.
• Full awareness and compliance to health and safety regulations.
• Team player, eager to support colleagues.
• Strong service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for hospitality and commitment to outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team closely follows the Dallas standards for each dish so that our quality remains consistent.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
• Assist the Head Chef with stock taking and purchasing.
• Oversee brand standards such as cooking times and portion control.
• Oversee the prep of items such as sauces and other house-made components.
• Deliver training and promote a positive environment of collaboration.
• Manage and incorporate any food allergies or intolerances by working closely with the service team.
• Ensure HACCP protocol is closely followed, prioritizing H&S in every task, taking full responsibility of food safety.
• Foster a culture of respect, ambition, and teamwork within the kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

Team player

Communication

High energy

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Training others

Job description

Dallas Vida Plena in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support prep, grilling, assembling and station success. You’ll ensure HACCP, H&S and food safety are followed, thrive in a team, enjoy training others, and take pride in serving burgers that delight guests.

Join a vibrant, welcoming kitchen culture at our new Dallas Burger Joint in Shoreditch, where high energy, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality help us deliver consistent quality and outstanding service every day.