Junior Sous Chef

Hawksmoor St Pancras; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc pay

Free team meals

50% off staff meals

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel

Welfare budget

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor St Pancras is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering exceptional dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will lead sections, drive standards and help develop junior chefs while growing your own leadership and commercial skills.

You will oversee daily operations, coach the team and maintain top-quality food, safety, and stock control, contributing to menu development and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a strong Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Ability to lead during service and manage sections.
• Passion for high-quality produce and open-fire cooking.
• Comfortable coaching junior chefs and developing others.
• Strong organisation and solutions‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations.
• Lead services and manage sections during busy shifts.
• Coach and develop Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Ensure strong food safety, organisation and stock control.
• Contribute to menu development and operational improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Open-fire cooking

Mentoring juniors

Food quality

Stock control

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Junior Sous Chef at Hawksmoor, you’ll play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional food and strong team performance. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll lead sections, drive standards and help develop junior chefs, while continuing to grow your own leadership and commercial skills.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations
• Lead services and manage sections during busy shifts
• Coach and develop Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
• Ensure strong food safety, organisation and stock control
• Contribute to menu development and operational improvements

Who You Are

• Experienced as a strong Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Confident leading a team during service
• Organised, calm and solutions-focused
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-fire cooking
• A supportive leader who enjoys developing others
• Commercially aware and eager to progress within a professional kitchen

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone - We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People - We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards - We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.
• Keep Evolving - We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression pathways

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.