Junior Sous Chef

Houston & Hawkes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off every year

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life assurance

CODE Hospitality membership

Exclusive masterclasses with Sally Abé

Employee development and progression

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes, an independent, award-winning contract caterer, invites a Junior Sous Chef to join a premium fine dining team in Central London. The role offers the chance to work closely with an experienced Head Chef, delivering exquisite seasonal menus and flawless service for prestigious client locations.

Pastry experience is essential, supporting elegant desserts and pastry items. You will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene while

Qualifications

• Pastry experience is essential for dessert and pastry items.
• Demonstrates genuine passion for fine dining and hospitality.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and present exceptional fine dining dishes to the highest standard
• Assist with premium hospitality and private dining events
• Support the pastry section and produce high-quality desserts and pastry items
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food preparation
• Coach and support junior members of the brigade

Skills

Pastry experience

Fine dining passion

Organisation

Communication

Hands-on approach

Pride in high standards

Job description

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £37,128 per annum | Monday to Friday

A refined opportunity for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join an elegant, high-performing kitchen in the heart of Central London.

Houston & Hawkes are seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our premium fine dining team at one of our most prestigious client locations. This role is perfect for a chef who has a genuine appreciation for beautifully executed food, exceptional hospitality and attention to detail.

Working alongside an experienced Head Chef, you'll support the delivery of an outstanding fine dining and hospitality offer, helping to create memorable experiences through seasonal menus, flawless presentation and impeccable service. Pastry experience is essential, as you'll also support the preparation and presentation of elegant desserts and pastry items.

THE ROLE

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and present exceptional fine dining dishes to the highest standard
• Assist with premium hospitality and private dining events
• Support the pastry section and produce high-quality desserts and pastry items
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food preparation
• Coach and support junior members of the brigade

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready for the next step
• A genuine passion for fine dining and hospitality
• Pastry experience is essential
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Pride in delivering consistently high standards
• A positive, hands-on approach and a desire to develop your career

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £37,128 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
• Foodie Socials
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer delivering exceptional workplace hospitality. We're passionate about developing talented people, creating memorable dining experiences and building careers that last.