Junior Sous Chef

COREcruitment International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected culinary recruitment firm in Southwest London is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie or ambitious Junior Sous Chef for a long-standing family-run restaurant. This position offers a chance to work with contemporary French cuisine in a supportive kitchen environment, emphasizing work-life balance with guaranteed weekends off. Candidates should have proven experience and strong technical skills to maintain high standards. Salary ranges from £38,000 for Chef de Partie to £40,000 for Junior Sous Chef.

Benefits

Predictable rota with Sundays and Mondays off

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine-dining or Rosette-awarded kitchen.
• Ability to maintain high standards during service.
• Passion for seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a menu of contemporary French cuisine.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience.
• Work within a brigade of approximately 10 chefs.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented professional

Job description

Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef – Modern French Restaurant 38k - 40k

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

Salary

38,000 for Chef de Partie, £40,000 for Junior Sous Chef.

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.com