Junior Sous Chef

Padella; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Early Wage Access

Daily Meals

Staff Discount

Staff Parties

Professional Development

Training & Growth

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Padella Shoreditch is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support our busy kitchen, lead by example, and help nurture a friendly team. You’ll work with fresh pasta, contribute to daily specials, and help maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

We offer strong development, with WSET training included for junior chefs, extensive training in coffee and supplier trips in the UK and Italy, plus a benefits program including referral bonuses, meals, staff discount, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Junior Sous Chef role requiring hands-on kitchen experience and leadership skills.
• WSET Training is standard for Senior Chefs and is included for growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef in managing the kitchen during service.
• Support staff and ensure high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

Job description

Junior Sous Chef at Padella Shoreditch

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

• 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 Stream.
• 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 is standard for Senior Chefs, 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential advice and support whenever you need it.