Junior Sous Chef

Harry's Management; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant known for its rustic charm and Italian culinary excellence as a Junior Sous Chef. Collaborate with a passionate team to create memorable dishes, ensure kitchen operations, and enhance your culinary skills in a supportive environment with competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Extra holiday allowance

50% staff discount

Gift voucher for career anniversaries

Career development and training

Birthday day off

Access to discounts on retailers

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar.
• Passion for learning and growth in culinary arts.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards in dish preparation alongside chefs.
• Monitor and train kitchen staff for compliance.
• Maintain temperature records and check cleaning rotas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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Harry’s is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence amidst rich, dark wood accents and traditional Italian Hospitality. Our restaurants are a haven of Italian Flavors, with a special emphasis on pasta and pizzas crafted with care and attention to detail.

The Junior Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards. This is a hands-on role – perfect for someone who loves being actively involved in the kitchen, cooking on section, leading by example, and working with a passionate team to create memorable culinary experiences for our guests.

The Junior Sous Chef will also work alongside the Head Chef and Sous chefs, participating in various aspects of kitchen operations to further develop their career. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Maintaining temperature records.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed.
• Monitoring and training staff.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for learning and growth.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and basic culinary techniques.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career development and training, including apprenticeships.
• You can take your birthday as a day off — guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Junior Sous Chef!

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, engaged, and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and celebrate our individualities and differences.