Junior Sous Chef

Smyth & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth & Co in London is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join a renowned fine dining restaurant. The role centres on supporting a busy kitchen, leading on open-fire cooking, and upholding high standards of quality and service.

We offer a strong salary and clear career progression within a talented kitchen team, ideal for someone aiming to advance in a high-end dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a fine dining setting.
• Strong background in high-quality restaurant operations.
• Confident in supporting and leading a busy kitchen brigade.
• Attention to detail and consistency in cooking standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior kitchen team with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Help lead and motivate the brigade during busy services.
• Maintain consistently high standards across all sections.
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients and open-fire cooking techniques.
• Support the training and development of junior chefs.
• Assist with kitchen organisation, stock control and ordering.
• Ensure excellent standards of food safety, cleanliness and consistency.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Fine dining background

Open-fire cooking

Leadership in kitchen

Food safety

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join a highly regarded fine dining restaurant in London.

The restaurant offers a modern, ingredient-led menu with a strong focus on open-fire cooking, using exceptional seasonal produce and bold, creative flavours. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented and ambitious kitchen team with high culinary standards.

The Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the senior kitchen team with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Help lead and motivate the brigade during busy services
• Maintain consistently high standards across all sections
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients and open-fire cooking techniques
• Support the training and development of junior chefs
• Assist with kitchen organisation, stock control and ordering
• Ensure excellent standards of food safety, cleanliness and consistency

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience as a Junior Sous Chef within a fine dining restaurant
• Comes from a strong, high-quality restaurant background
• Is confident supporting and leading a busy kitchen brigade
• Has excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Is organised, calm under pressure and comfortable taking responsibility
• Is ambitious and keen to continue developing their career

Package

Salary: £52,000- 55000 per annum

Schedule: 4 double shifts per week / 3 days off

Location: London

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking to join an ambitious fine dining restaurant offering a strong salary, excellent working pattern and genuine career progression.