Junior Sous Chef

Chelsea Fine Food Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining discount

Annual party

Employee Assistance Programme

Early access to wages

Long service awards

Free Megan’s food & drinks

Pension & holiday

Job summary

Megan’s Restaurants in London is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous and Head Chefs, run a section during service, and uphold the high standards that define Megan’s kitchen.

You’ll thrive in a busy service, lead by example, coach junior staff, and ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets recipes, specs, and presentation. This role offers progression across our growing group and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step and lead by example.
• Strong kitchen experience and ability to run a section.
• Skills, organisation and standards to take on more responsibility across the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef to run brilliant services and lead when needed.
• Ensure every dish meets Megan’s recipes, specs and presentation standards.
• Keep kitchen organized and service moving under pressure, communicating clearly.
• Coach Commis Chefs and CDPs on shift, sharing knowledge and feedback.
• Assist with stock, ordering and waste; understand impact on the business.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and prep across the kitchen.
• Lead by example on food safety, allergens, hygiene and health & safety.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Section leadership

Food safety

Job description

Step up, lead from the the front and help bring the Megan’s kitchen magic to every plate.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef who’s ready to take the next step. You’ll have strong kitchen experience, be confident running a section and have the skills, organisation and standards to start taking on more responsibility across the whole kitchen.

You’ll thrive in a busy service, lead by example and be someone the team can turn to when the pressure is on. You’ll support our senior chefs to keep standards high, develop the team and make sure brilliant food leaves the kitchen every time.

What's in it for you?

Pay

Up to £15.00p/h (NMW + base tronc allocation), plus additional, uncapped tronc potential based on site performance.*

Perks & Treats

• 50% off when you dine with your favourite people
• Plenty of fun, feel-good team socials, including our legendary company wide annual party
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free, confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions
• Early access to wages, great discounts & money coaching through Stream
• Long service awards and celebrations
• Free, delicious Megan’s food & drinks on every shift
• Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & holiday

Grow With Us

• Ongoing training and real progression opportunities. Whether you want to become a Supervisor, move into management or simply become brilliant at what you do, we’ll back you
• Get involved in new openings as we grow
• Opportunities to move between our neighbourhood restaurants and build your career across the group
• Regular menu training and tastings so you really know what you’re serving
• Come for the kebab, stay for the career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to run brilliant services, stepping up and taking the lead when needed
• Making sure every dish leaving the kitchen meets Megan’s recipes, specs and presentation standards, and challenging anything that doesn’t
• Keeping the kitchen organised and service moving when the checks are flying, communicating clearly and helping the team stay one step ahead
• Coaching Commis Chefs and CDPs on shift, sharing your knowledge, giving feedback and helping the team build their skills
• Supporting with stock, ordering, portion control and waste, understanding how the decisions we make in the kitchen impact the wider business
• Owning brilliant standards of cleanliness, organisation and preparation across the kitchen, not just on your own section
• Leading by example on food safety, allergens, hygiene and health & safety, making sure standards are followed and issues are dealt with quickly

About us...

We’re an independently owned, dog-friendly collection of 20+ neighbourhood restaurants, serving up fresh Mediterranean-inspired food from brunch through to cocktails. With exciting growth plans, there are big opportunities to build your career with us, plus plenty of fun along the way. Our team parties are the stuff of legends. We’re a diverse, inclusive bunch who make sure everyone feels genuinely welcome, and we’re proud to support local charities and be a real force for good in our communities.

At Megan’s, our people are the magic. Yes, we’ve got dreamy interiors, food inspired by sunny places and fresh cocktails shaken to perfection, but the real reason our restaurants feel so special? The team. They’re what set us apart and what everyone who works here and visits us loves most.

Megan’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

*Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment.