Junior Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team in London. This role offers a competitive pay of £18.65 per hour, a Monday to Friday schedule, and opportunities for training and career development. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a passion for delivering high-quality food in a professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay at £18.65 per hour

Monday to Friday schedule - weekends off

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive and professional team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or a strong Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• A passion for food and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Prepare fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Monday to Friday - £18.65 per hour

Location: London - Canary Wharf

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday only

Pay: £18.65 per hour

Are you a passionate and ambitious chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? We are seeking a skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced and professional environment — all while enjoying a great work-life balance with no weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Head and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
2. Lead and mentor junior kitchen staff
3. Prepare fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard
4. Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards

What We’re Looking For:

1. Previous experience in a similar role or a strong Chef de Partie ready to progress
2. A passion for food and attention to detail
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4. A reliable and positive attitude

What We Offer:

1. Competitive pay at £18.65 per hour
2. Monday to Friday schedule - enjoy your weekends off
3. Opportunities for training and career development
4. Supportive and professional team environment

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2005/98527001/52558763/SU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!