Junior Sous Chef

Spring St Pizza; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay included service charge

5.6 weeks holiday

Staff meals

Staff discounts

Team socials

Ongoing training

Job summary

Spring Street Pizza - Bar is expanding with its new bar opening this autumn. The Junior Sous Chef role involves running your section through service and preparing housemade produce for small plates, under the Head Chef in a tight, agile team.

This is a 50-hour full-time role reporting to the Head Chef. You will work closely with the Head Chef, maintain high standards of food hygiene, support stock rotation, and help with prep for Spring Street Pizza.

Qualifications

• Solid cooking experience, at least Chef de Partie level.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail in food preparation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run your section confidently and consistently through service.
• Prepare housemade produce to a consistently high standard
• Carry out day-to-day mise en place and ingredient prep to support smooth service.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Support stock rotation, storage, and minimising waste.
• Contribute to a positive, hardworking kitchen culture and continuous improvement.
• Step in across sections as needed within a small, agile team.
• Support with prep for Spring Street Pizza

Skills

Chef de Partie level experience

Knife skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Organised under pressure

Job description

Junior Junior Sous Chef

Spring Street Pizza - Bar

Spring Street Pizza is expanding, with the launch of our bar next door opening this autumn. The bar develops the Spring Street Pizza experience, offering a New York Italian drinks and bar food menu - Negronis, martinis, spritzes, a short wine list on tap - alongside a small plates menu built for sharing: daily housemade focaccia, crudo, fritti, and our signature red-sauce meatballs, all made from scratch and made with the same care, attention and produce that we are known for.

Role Overview

As a Junior Sous Chefat The Bar at Spring Street, you'll play a key role in our kitchen, running your section through service and preparing the housemade produce that sits at the heart of our small plates menu - from daily focaccia to crudo, fritti, and our signature meatballs. You'll work closely with the Head Chef within a small, agile team. This is a 50 hour full-time role, reporting to the Head Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Run your section confidently and consistently through service.

• Prepare housemade produce to a consistently high standard

• Carry out day-to-day mise en place and ingredient prep to support smooth service.

• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation in the kitchen.

• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes.

• Support stock rotation, storage, and minimising waste.

• Contribute to a positive, hardworking kitchen culture and continuous improvement.

• Step in across sections as needed within a small, agile team.

• Support with prep for Spring Street Pizza

What You'll Bring

• Solid cooking experience, at least Chef de Partie level, ideally within small plates or a fast-paced kitchen.

• Strong knife skills and attention to detail in food preparation.

• A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality, housemade ingredients.

• Ability to work efficiently and stay organised under pressure.

• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

• A team-player mindset and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• £16.00 - £19.50 per hour including service charge

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays)

• Staff meals during shifts

• Staff discounts and team socials

• A welcoming, energetic team environment

• Ongoing training and opportunities for internal progression

Why Work With Us

• Exciting Concept: Be part of an ambitious new bar concept from a Michelin-starred chef.

• Career Progression: Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities as we grow.

• Competitive Compensation: Fair pay with transparent tronc and performance recognition.

• Work-Life Balance: Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling.

• Development Opportunities: Ongoing learning and growth.

• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment.

• Access to our benefits portal from day one: access to our benefits platform with high street discounts and 50% off food and drink from all our venues