Junior Sous Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£52,000 per year

4-day working week

Mediterranean-inspired menu

London Bridge location

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a career-driven Junior Sous Chef for a new Mediterranean restaurant at London Bridge. The role offers progression under a head chef with Michelin-level experience, in a high-performance kitchen.

The four-day working week features long, focused shifts, supporting senior staff across all sections. The brigade totals around 25 chefs, and mentorship is a key element for development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Junior Sous Chef with background in reputable kitchens.
• Strong leadership: running sections and mentoring juniors.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff across all kitchen sections.
• Run sections and mentor junior chefs when required.
• Maintain high standards under pressure; ensure consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure management

Job description

This permanent Junior Sous Chef role at a new Mediterranean restaurant in London Bridge suits a career-driven chef seeking progression. Led by an independent chef-patron and Head Chef with over a decade of Michelin-level experience, the kitchen operates to uncompromising standards. Working four days weekly on long, focused shifts, the successful candidate joins a brigade of 25 chefs, supporting senior staff across all sections. Strong technical ability, consistency under pressure, and a genuine commitment to development are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary of £52,000 annually, exceptional mentorship, and significant scope for career growth within a high-performance setting.

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Junior Sous Chef Benefits

• £52,000 per annum
• 4-day working week andndash; long, focused shifts with three days off to recharge
• Mediterranean-inspired menu, evolving weekly Lunch andamp; dinner service (small, refined menu)
• London Bridge location
• Average of 100 covers for lunch and 150+ for dinner

Junior Sous Chef Requirements

• A resilient, ambitious, and highly motivated Junior Sous Chef with a background in reputable kitchens
• Strong leadership skills: confident running sections, mentoring junior chefs, and maintaining high standards under pressure
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Someone committed to building a long-term career in a demanding but rewarding kitchen