Junior Sous Chef

Bubala; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Package

Complimentary welcome dinner for two

Discounted meals for guests

50% off for parties of two

25% off for parties up to four

Paid Birthday off!

Charity Donation for your Birthday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bubala is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and help lead during service with calm under pressure, maintaining high culinary standards and a focus on flavour-first dishes. This is an exciting time as Bubala expands across London, including Spitalfields, Soho, King’s Cross, and our upcoming Covent Garden opening.

Create memorable plant-based dishes in a lively, team-oriented kitchen culture that values balance and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead with calm and maintain high standards on busy service times.
• Support service, place orders, and coach junior chefs.

Job description

About Us - Junior Sous Chef

At Bubala, our values, Expression, Resilience, Integrity, and Compassion, are at the heart of everything we do. Recognised as one of CODE’s Happiest Places to Work in 2024, proudly taking the number one spot in 2025, and making the list again in 2026, we're committed to creating a workplace that prioritises balance, growth, and genuine team happiness.

Bubala has grown to three buzzing restaurants across London, with locations in Spitalfields, Soho, and King’s Cross, and we’re not stopping there! Our fourth restaurant, Covent Garden, is opening in October this year, making it an incredibly exciting time to join our growing team.

Our menu celebrates the bold, complex flavours of the Middle East and an entirely vegetarian focus (we’re not into substitutes here!), we’re all about crafting unforgettable experiences in a fun, lively atmosphere. If you’re passionate about a plant-based ethos and love cooking over flames, Bubala is calling your name!

The Role - Junior Sous Chef

We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the team at Bubala — someone who leads with calm, brings high standards, and loves putting flavour first. This role is perfect for a steady hand ready to support service, place orders, & coach junior chefs.

Perks - Junior Sous Chef

Welcome Package

Complimentary welcome dinner for two

50% off for parties of two, and 25% off for parties up to four

Paid Birthday off!

Charity Donation for your Birthday

Bubala Bottle Shop - cost price wine

Bubala Larder - cost price larder items

Level - Access to your wages

Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Program

Kelly’s Cause wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & Wellness Voucher after 12 months of employment

Learning & Wellness Bonus after 18 months of employment

MyGymDiscounts

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Parental Leave

Discounted late night Uber discount from site