Junior Sous Chef

Kiln; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Northern Thai restaurant in Soho is seeking an experienced chef to run a kitchen section. You will ensure the timely delivery of high-quality dishes, support junior chefs, and contribute ideas for menu development. The ideal candidate has experience in busy kitchens, strong attention to detail, and a passion for cooking. This role offers opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and varied shifts.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

50% discount at all restaurants

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Subsidised mental health support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

£300 laptop contribution

Qualifications

• Experienced in running a section during busy services.
• Clear, calm, and confident in service roles.
• Desire to grow and improve in the culinary field.
• Full UK right to work documents required.

Responsibilities

• Manage your section, ensuring it's prepped and organized.
• Ensure timely delivery of dishes with high quality.
• Support and mentor junior chefs during service.
• Monitor quality in taste, presentation, and hygiene.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and processes.

Skills

Running a section in a busy kitchen

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Passion for cooking

Job description

About Us

Kiln is a Northern Thai open-kitchen restaurant in Soho, cooking with charcoal-fired woks and grills. Our cuisine is influenced by the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We source exceptional produce from trusted farmers and growers. We foster a fast-paced, friendly environment where research, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged. Kiln has won multiple awards and appeared on prestigious restaurant lists, earning its place as a key institution in the London dining scene. We hold daily briefings with the team to taste dishes and wines from our ever-evolving menu. We value curiosity and humility—experience isn’t essential, but a desire to learn is.

What you’ll be doing

• Running your section - fully prepped, fully organised, nothing missing when the tickets roll in.
• Making sure dishes leave the pass on time, on spec, and at the quality Super 8 is known for.
• Supporting and mentoring CDPs showing them how it’s done in the heat of service and during prep.
• Keeping a close eye on quality: taste, presentation, consistency, hygiene.
• Working as part of the senior kitchen team to keep the whole operation tight and efficient.
• Contributing ideas - from new dishes to better processes - and being part of menu development.

What you’ll bring

• Someone experienced at running a section in a busy kitchen.
• A steady head in service — clear, calm, and confident.
• A real eye for detail, with the drive to maintain standards even at peak times.
• Someone who wants to grow — to keep learning, keep improving, and push their career forward.
• A team player who gets that the kitchen works best when everyone pulls together.
• A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!