Junior Sous Chef

Jobs.co.uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant

Uniform provided

Laundry services

Pension schemes

Career progression

Award-winning training

Job summary

H&C Solutions in Mayfair, London, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a prestigious five-star hotel. You will supervise sections, maintain high standards, and contribute to menu development under an Executive Head Chef who prioritises mentorship.

This role offers structured training, exposure to fine dining and banqueting, and clear progression within a renowned establishment.

Qualifications

• A passionate, ambitious, and career-driven Junior Sous Chef who is ready to embark on an exciting new chapter within a five-star luxury hotel.
• A creative, well-organised, and collaborative chef who thrives in a high-performing team and contributes positively to the kitchen culture.
• Experience gained within luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, or prestigious private members’ clubs, demonstrating exposure to refined, high-standard operations.
• A stable and proven employment history, showcasing reliability, professionalism, and long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen sections and maintain consistent standards across the operation.
• Contribute to menu development and refinement under mentorship from the Executive Head Chef.
• Demonstrate leadership in a high-volume, quality-driven environment and support team growth.
• Work across fine dining and banqueting services within a five-star hotel.

Skills

Passionate

Ambitious

Career-driven

Creative

Well-organised

Collaborative

Team player

Job description

About The Role

H&C Solutions is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef for a prestigious five-star hotel in Mayfair, London. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and reports to a supportive Executive Head Chef who prioritises mentorship and structured training. The kitchen focuses on classical techniques using organic British ingredients, with elegant presentation across both the fine-dining restaurant and banqueting operations. You will supervise sections, maintain consistent standards, and contribute to menu development while refining your leadership abilities. This position suits a chef with solid experience in high-volume, quality-driven settings, ready to advance within a respected establishment. Your development is genuinely valued here, with clear pathways for progression.

Handamp;C Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious five£star luxury hotel in the heart of Mayfair. Led by a charismatic and highly supportive Executive Head Chef, this kitchen is known for its strong culture of mentorship, hands£on training, and genuine investment in each chefandrsquo;s development. The restaurant champions classical cooking, showcasing the finest organic British produce through refined techniques and elegant presentation. As Junior Sous Chef, you will gain exceptional exposure across both the high£end restaurant and the hotelandrsquo;s banqueting operations, receiving structured training designed to elevate your skill set and accelerate your progression.

Junior Sous Chef Benefits

• Estimated salary of andpound;53,000 which is made up of house and tronc.
• 45-hour contract, hourly paid overtime.
• Amazing staff restaurant andamp; other facilities.
• Uniform provided on service + laundry services.
• Generous pension schemes
• Career progression, opportunities to progress to a more senior level.
• Award winning training programs.

Junior Sous Chef Requirements

• A passionate, ambitious, and career£driven Junior Sous Chef who is ready to embark on an exciting new chapter within a five£star luxury hotel.
• A creative, well£organised, and collaborative chef who thrives in a high£performing team and contributes positively to the kitchen culture.
• Experience gained within luxury hotels, award£winning restaurants, or prestigious private membersandrsquo; clubs, demonstrating exposure to refined, high£standard operations.
• A stable and proven employment history, showcasing reliability, professionalism, and long£term commitment.