Junior Sous Chef

Public House Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Staff meals

Maternity/paternity pay

Stream financial wellbeing

Employee of the Month

Career progression

Health & wellbeing support

Referral scheme

Discount platform

Service charge distribution

Job summary

Public House Group in London is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, contribute to smooth service and ensure high standards of food quality and consistency.

You will mentor junior team members, help develop seasonal menus, and bring a calm, positive attitude to a busy kitchen. The role offers progression opportunities and staff benefits across our pubs and restaurants.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality kitchen.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for seasonal British produce and sustainability.
• A calm, positive attitude and a genuine team spirit.
• A passion for creating delicious, seasonal dishes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running a smooth and efficient kitchen.
• Help lead and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Be hands-on during busy service periods.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Job description

We're looking for a talented and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade.

What's in it for you as a Junior Sous Chef:

• 50% off food and drink in our venues for a table of up to 4 people.
• Delicious staff meals on shift (venue teams only).
• Growing your family? Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity pay once you've been with us for a year.
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Be recognised as Employee of the Month across the group and win a £150 meal for two.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our venues and eligible roles.

What you'll be doing as a Junior Sous Chef:

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running a smooth and efficient kitchen.
• Help lead and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Be hands-on during busy service periods.

About you, our new Junior Sous Chef:

• A passion for creating delicious, seasonal dishes.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality kitchen.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for seasonal British produce and sustainability.
• A calm, positive attitude and a genuine team spirit.

About Us:

Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed. Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.

If you love cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients and you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you!