Junior Sous Chef

The-Twenty-Two-London-Hotel; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme £1,000

Mentoring schemes

Birthday off

Discretionary sick pay

Job summary

The Twenty-Two in Mayfair is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a luxury kitchen team. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef across daily operations, drive excellence and lead sections during service.

This role rewards leadership, training development and a commitment to high standards of food safety and presentation. If you are ambitious, proactive and thrive under pressure, apply to join our professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role within a high-quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• A proactive approach to learning development and team support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Lead and supervise sections, ensuring food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with training, coaching and mentoring junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and company standards.
• Support stock control, ordering and waste management in line with kitchen procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Proactive learning

Job description

Join our team as a Junior Sous Chef

Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition and inspired by a passion for culinary leadership? At The Twenty-Two, we are looking for ambitious chefs ready to take the next step in a luxury hospitality environment and to support the delivery of exceptional food experiences.

The Role

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen


• Lead sections during service, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency


• Act as a role model for junior chefs, supporting training development and standards


• Contribute to menu execution, preparation and service delivery at the highest level

About Us

The Twenty-Two is a unique luxury lifestyle destination in the heart of Mayfair, blending a private members' club, hotel and restaurant. Housed in a beautifully restored Edwardian manor, we are driven by culture, creativity and a commitment to excellence. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we foster an environment where individuality, passion and professionalism thrive.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture and who align naturally with our values.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role within a high-quality hospitality environment


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure


• A proactive approach to learning development and team support

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery


• Lead and supervise sections, ensuring food quality, presentation and consistency


• Assist with training, coaching and mentoring junior kitchen team members


• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and company standards


• Support stock control, ordering and waste management in line with kitchen procedures

What's in It for You?

At The Twenty-Two, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their development. You will be part of a professional and ambitious kitchen team with opportunities to progress within a luxury hospitality environment.

Employee Benefits

Available from day one:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action: Our specialist support services help hospitality people tackle complex issues like addiction, financial difficulties, relationship breakdown, bereavement, or mental health problems.


• Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period).


• Mentoring schemes. Management Development Training - on the job with support from external training providers.


• Your birthday is off.

Available on successful completion of your probationary period:

• Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years' length of service.


• Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4pax and 20% off a table up to 6pax.


• A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability).


• Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years' length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years' length of service, prorated to your contract hours.


• Long service award schemes: 5 years (Silver Status, Meal in the Restaurant, TTT embroidered Bathrobe), 10 years (Gold Status, a stay in our sister property with flights with partner), 15 years (Platinum Status - watch this space).

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.