Junior Sous Chef

Culinary Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge included

Holiday allowance

Staff meals

Staff discounts

Team socials

Training & progression

Job summary

Culinary Collective in London is launching a new New York Italian bar this autumn and is building the kitchen team from the start. You will join as a Junior Sous Chef, running your section, preparing housemade produce, and supporting a small, agile team under the Head Chef.

Expect 50 hours per week in a busy open kitchen with strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and food safety. Competitive hourly pay and staff benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Solid cooking experience at least Chef de Partie level.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail in food preparation.
• 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.

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

Cooking proficiency

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

A new New York Italian bar is opening this autumn - and we’re building the kitchen team from the start.

Think Negronis, martinis and spritzes alongside a small plates menu made for sharing: daily housemade focaccia, crudo, fritti and red-sauce meatballs. Everything is made from scratch, with great produce and real attention to detail. It’s a chance to help shape a new opening and make the food people come back for.

Role Overview

As a Junior Sous Chef, 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.

• 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

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