Junior Sous Chef

Corecruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run restaurant in Southwest London seeks an experienced Chef de Partie or ambitious Junior Sous Chef. This role involves contributing to a menu of contemporary French cuisine in a supportive kitchen environment. With a focus on exceptional seasonal produce, the restaurant offers a structured 5-day working week and guarantees weekends off. Ideal candidates have proven experience in fine-dining and a genuine passion for flavor-driven menus. Join a respected local institution that prioritizes work-life balance and career growth.

Benefits

Predictable rota with Sundays and Mondays off

Career growth opportunities

Stability in a respected establishment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally within a fine-dining or Rosette-awarded kitchen.
• Ability to maintain high standards during service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a menu of contemporary French cuisine.
• Work within a brigade of approximately 10 chefs in a supportive kitchen environment.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Passion for seasonal produce

Team-oriented

Job description

Southwest London

An opportunity to join a long-standing, family-run restaurant known for its exemplary cooking and focus on work-life balance.

A distinguished, award-winning restaurant in Surbiton is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie or ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join its talented brigade. This is a chance to contribute to a menu of contemporary French cuisine in an environment that values consistency, creativity, and a balanced rota.

The Restaurant & Role:

• A well-established, family-run restaurant with a two-Rosette standard of modern French‑inspired cuisine.
• Focus on exceptional seasonal produce and delivering a memorable guest experience in a relaxed setting.
• Structured 5‑day working week across 7 shifts: 1 early, 2 late, and 2 double shifts.
• The restaurant is closed every Sunday and Monday, guaranteeing regular weekends off.
• Work within a brigade of approximately 10 chefs, offering a supportive and professional kitchen environment.

The Ideal Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally within a fine‑dining or Rosette‑awarded kitchen.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards during service.
• A genuine passion for seasonal produce and contributing to flavour‑driven menus.
• A reliable, team‑oriented professional

Benefits & Why Apply:

• Work‑Life Balance: Predictable rota with Sundays and Mondays always off.
• Stability: Join a respected, long‑standing local institution with a talented and established team.
• Career Growth: Develop your skills in an award‑winning kitchen with clear professional development opportunities.

Sound like the role for you? APPLY TODAY!
To apply for this Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef position, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment

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