Junior Sous Chef

Quality Restaurants Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant waterside restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join their opening team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the kitchen culture and emphasize seasonal cooking. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a passion for food. Benefits include gym access, discounts, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Free access to gym, spa, and pool

50% off food and drinks

20% off retail wine

Wagestream access

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Refer a friend bonus (£1,000)

Increased holiday allowance

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for a new step.
• Genuine love of seasonal ingredients and thoughtful, flavour-led cooking.
• A collaborative spirit and hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the future of the kitchen.
• Support and learn within a progressive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Experience with seasonal ingredients

Team collaboration

Job description

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Canal – Junior Sous Chef

From the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie, Canal is the newest addition to our growing family, a vibrant waterside restaurant and bar celebrating quality ingredients, seasonal cooking, music, and community. Set in a stunning East London location, Canal is already carving out its identity as a warm, buzzing space built on creativity and confident hospitality.

We’re now looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our opening team and help shape the future of our kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with passion, drive, and a deep love of food to make their mark on a new venue, one with heart, character, and ambition.

What you’ll bring:

Previous experience as a Junior Sous or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step

A genuine love of seasonal ingredients and thoughtful, flavour-led cooking

Strong leadership and communication skills, a calm, confident presence in the kitchen

A collaborative spirit and hands-on attitude, with an eagerness to support and learn

The desire to contribute to a progressive, people-first kitchen culture

What’s in it for you?

Free access to gym, spa, and pool on site

50% off food and drinks across all HAM. restaurant locations

20% off retail wine

Wagestream – access your earnings as you earn and save

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Refer a friend bonus (£1,000)

Increased holiday allowance with length of service

Milestone markers – we celebrate your big moments

Flexible shift patterns, including daytime and evening options

Personal development and training opportunities

This is a unique moment to get involved with a brand-new opening from the ground up. If you’re excited by seasonal cooking, creative freedom, and being part of a warm, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.