Junior Sous Chef

Padella; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant in Greater London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to motivate a busy kitchen team and develop skills in fresh pasta preparation. The role includes comprehensive training, including WSET, and a strong focus on staff welfare. Staff benefits include delicious daily meals, staff discounts, and access to professional development programs. This position is ideal for culinary enthusiasts looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Referral Bonus of £500

Early Wage Access

Delicious Daily Meals

50% Staff Discount

Regular Staff Parties

Professional Development

Employee Assistant Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong communication skills to motivate kitchen team.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage the kitchen team.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment.
• Develop skills in working with fresh pasta.

Job description

Junior Sous Chef at Padella

Padella was London’s pioneering fresh pasta concept when it opened in Borough Market in 2016, focusing on high quality, seasonal recipes and techniques developed at Tim & Jordan’s first restaurant, Trullo, and at St John, the River Cafe and Moro, where they trained.

We’re still leading the field in our love for traditional Italian pasta; the kind you eat in people’s homes and in the best trattorias in Italy, while using a combination of the best quality and high welfare italian and British seasonal ingredients.

Our training reflects the fact that we roll and shape our pasta every day, so Padella chefs develop a high level of skill in working with fresh pasta, with each dish worked in the pan, one pan at a time, to get the perfect mantecatura. The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for motivating and encouraging our busy kitchen team, and contributing to our friendly and supportive environment. Product knowledge and staff welfare are our priorities at Padella, so Intermediate and Advanced level WSET Training are both included for the Junior Sous Chef position, as well as comprehensive Financial and HR training to help you move forward in your career.

Staff Benefits

• Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation.
• Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% discount of your earnings before Payday with Stream.
• Delicious Daily Meals: Our staff breakfast and lunch are legendary, and a great time for the team to relax together.
• Staff Discount: Enjoy a 50% discount at Padella and 60% at Trullo with up to 4 people.
• Staff Parties: Regular staff parties at some great London locations.
• Professional Development: WSET Training is standard for Senior Chefs, as well as advanced coffee training and regular supplier trips in the UK and Italy
• Training & Growth: Dive into Padella’s rich training program to expand your culinary prowess and elevate your career.
• Employee Assistant Program: 24/7 confidential advice and support whenever you need it.