Junior Sous Chef

The Birley Clubs; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private members club in London is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to assist in kitchen operations at Annabel's. The role involves supervising and mentoring junior chefs while ensuring high standards of food preparation and effective communication across the kitchen. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, motivated team players, and currently in a similar role within a high-volume restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive starting remuneration package

Career development and training opportunities

Staff discounts

Provision of chef whites and shoes

Meals on duty

Discounted corporate rate at Fitness First

Access to pension scheme

Financial wellbeing benefit

Qualifications

• Currently in a similar role within a high volume restaurant.
• Desire to learn and progress.
• Ability to work with seasonal high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen brigade members.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and delivery.

Skills

Team player

Passion for food

Motivated and enthusiastic

Attention to quality

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and committed Junior Sous Chef to join the team at Annabel's, part of The Birley Clubs. Annabel's at 46 Berkeley Square covers 26,000 square feet and is home to five restaurants, bars, private dining rooms and a cigar salon. A team of world‑class Chefs, Sommeliers and Mixologists have designed an outstanding array of menus, cocktails, and wine lists. Expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients, wines and spirits are brought together using traditional and subversive techniques to create truly unique dining and drinking experiences.

As Junior Sous Chef you will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in the day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen and play a key role in supervising and developing the more junior members of the brigade. You will ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication across all sections of the kitchen. A key focus of this role is the supervision, mentorship, and development of the Commis Chefs and other junior members of the kitchen brigade, ensuring clear and effective communication across all stations.

Benefits

• A highly competitive starting remuneration package
• Increased remuneration as you develop and progress in your role
• Extensive career development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts
• Provision of chef whites and shoes
• Meals on duty
• Discounted corporate rate at Fitness First
• Employee events
• Access to pension scheme
• Stream – a financial wellbeing benefit that provides you access to your pay as you earn it

Qualifications & Attributes

• Is currently in a similar role within a high volume and fast‑paced restaurant
• Has a passion for food and working with seasonal high‑quality ingredients
• Has a keen desire to learn and progress
• Is a highly motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Has pride in the quality of their work

If you want to be part of the most exciting private members club in London – we would love to hear from you!