Junior Sous Chef

Padella; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Italian restaurant in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef who is passionate about fresh pasta and keen to develop their culinary skills. The position offers extensive training, leadership opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, ensuring a supportive environment for all kitchen staff.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance with a 45-hour work week

Staff Discount of 50% at Padella and 60% at Trullo

Referral Bonus of £500

Early Wage Access

Delicious Daily Meals

Regular Staff Parties

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to motivate and encourage kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of fresh pasta preparation.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support the busy kitchen team.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment.
• Utilize product knowledge to ensure high-quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Product knowledge

Culinary skills

Education

Intermediate and Advanced level WSET Training

Job description

Padella was London’s pioneering fresh pasta concept when it opened in Borough Market in 2016, focusing on high quality, seasonal recipes and techniques developed at Tim & Jordan’s first restaurant, Trullo, and at St John, the River Cafe and Moro, where they trained.

We’re still leading the field in our love for traditional Italian pasta; the kind you eat in people’s homes and in the best trattorias in Italy, while using a combination of the best quality and high welfare Italian and British seasonal ingredients.

Our training reflects the fact that we roll and shape our pasta every day, so Padella chefs develop a high level of skill in working with fresh pasta, with each dish worked in the pan, one pan at a time, to get the perfect mantecatura. The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for motivating and encouraging our busy kitchen team, and contributing to our friendly and supportive environment. Product knowledge and staff welfare are our priorities at Padella, so Intermediate and Advanced level WSET Training are both included for the Junior Sous Chef position, as well as comprehensive Financial and HR training to help you move forward in your career.

Staff Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Head Chefs prioritise a healthy work schedule by operating a strict 45-hour work week for all Senior Chefs.
• Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation.
• Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% discount of your earnings before Payday with Wagestream.
• Delicious Daily Meals: Our staff breakfast and lunch are legendary, and a great time for the team to relax together.
• Staff Discount: Enjoy a 50% discount at Padella and 60% at Trullo with up to 4 people.
• Staff Parties: Regular staff parties at some great London locations.
• Professional Development: WSET Training as standard for GMs, as well as advanced coffee training and regular supplier trips in the UK and Italy.
• Training & Growth: dive into Padella’s rich training program to expand your culinary prowess and elevate your career.
• New Bikes: Join our Cycle to Work scheme and we’ll help you finance buying your new bike in the government’s tax efficient scheme.