Junior Sous Chef

Wshgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Life Assurance

Company annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Benugo in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of meals across catering and events. You will lead the brigade in planning menus, dishes and concepts, and provide guidance to junior chefs and porters.

The role emphasizes health and safety compliance, mentoring, and managing food production in a high-volume kitchen. Competitive hourly rate with benefits including free lunch, employee discounts, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of meals for catering and events.
• Lead brigade in planning menus, dishes, and concepts.
• Provide guidance to junior chefs and porters.
• Manage food production and control storage areas.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in meal preparation and presentation across catering and events.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and porters.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene procedures are maintained to the highest standard.

Job description

Salary: £15 per hour

Working schedule: 5 days over 7

Contract : Full time, Permanant

About the Junior sous chef role:

• To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across all catering and events
• To lead and drive the brigade team in the planning and development of menus, dishes and concepts.
• To provide guidance to the junior chefs and porters.
• To be responsible for managing food production
• To control each sections' food storage area
• To adheare to food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard
• Support Head/sous Chef in creating a professional working environment for the team ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.
• Previous experience as Chef working with high volume kitchen and in Events
• Excellent mentoring and communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving and excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders