Junior Sous Chef

Hawksmoor; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals on shift

50% off for visits with loved ones

Paid overtime on salaries

Wagestream early wage access

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Restaurant welfare budget

Full training package

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Hawksmoor in London is seeking a proactive Junior Sous Chef to support the senior kitchen team and develop toward Sous Chef. You will help manage daily kitchen operations, maintain Hawksmoor standards, and mentor junior staff.

We value leadership, organisation and a passion for fresh food. This role offers training, competitive pay and a supportive environment where you can grow your career in a bustling, award-winning restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Junior Sous Chef experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop people.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous and Head Chef with daily kitchen management.
• Lead a section while supervising and training junior chefs.
• Ensure food quality and consistency meets Hawksmoor standards.
• Help with ordering, stock control and waste reduction.
• Take responsibility for food safety and kitchen organisation when senior chefs are away.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Fresh food kitchen

Leadership

Organised

Detail oriented

Job description

Since 2006 we’ve been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with our award-winning wines and cocktails. We became B Corp certified in 2022 and are the only restaurant group in the UK to place in the Best Companies for 13 consecutive years, meaning we have some of the happiest people in the industry working here! This is alongside raising over £1million for Action Against Hunger and being rated as one of the most sustainable groups in the country. As a Junior Sous Chef, you’ll be key in supporting the senior kitchen team and stepping up as a leader, while continuing your own development towards Sous Chef.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Sous and Head Chef with daily kitchen management
  
• Lead a section while supervising and training junior chefs
  
• Ensure food quality and consistency meets Hawksmoor standards
  
• Help with ordering, stock control and waste reduction
  
• Take responsibility for food safety and kitchen organisation when senior chefs are away
  

Who You Are

• You’ve been a strong Junior Sous in fresh food kitchens
  
• You’re a natural leader who enjoys developing people
  
• You have excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
  
• You’re ambitious and want to grow towards Senior Sous Chef
  

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone – we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves
  
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People – we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun
  
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards – we all take accountability for the part we play
  
• Keep Evolving – we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas
  
• Free staff meals on shift + 50% off for visits with loved ones
  
• Paid overtime on salaries
  
• Wagestream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
  
• Referral bonuses from day one
  
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping & experiences
  
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks & support
  
• Full training package: Food Safety, H&S, HR quals + management programme
  
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
  

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. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way so you can thrive and be happy at work.