Junior Sous Chef

Well founded group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Temper Restaurants in London is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team, offering hands-on development in a bold, live-fire cooking environment.

You’ll support senior chefs, lead during service, maintain high standards, manage cleanliness and safety, and help with ordering and stock control. The role suits a chef ready to take the next step in a lively restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Food hygiene qualification is an advantage.
• Positive hands‑on approach with the ability to stay calm during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Help lead, motivate and train the brigade during service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, preparation and minimising food waste.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Education

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

Temper Restaurants is looking for a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We’re known for bold, fire-led cooking, quality ingredients and lively restaurants. This is a great opportunity for a confident chef ready to take the next step and support the smooth running of a busy kitchen.

What you’ll do

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Help lead, motivate and train the brigade during service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, preparation and minimising food waste.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm during busy services.
• Good organisation, communication and teamwork.
• A genuine interest in developing as a chef and supporting others.
• Food safety knowledge; a relevant food hygiene qualification is an advantage.

What you can expect

• The chance to develop your skills within an established restaurant group.
• A supportive team and a varied, fast-paced working environment.
• Opportunities to grow your career with Temper Restaurants.

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and are ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 yearly

About Well founded group:

Temper is a renowned restaurant group in London, celebrated for its unique approach to cooking, centered around live-fire and wood-fired grilling. The concept focuses on bold, flavorful dishes, with an emphasis on ethically sourced meat.