Junior Sous Chef

Shambles restaurant & winebar; Teddington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rota

Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays

Share of tips

Meals on duty

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Growth within independent restaurant

Job summary

Shambles restaurant & winebar in Teddington is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We are a family-run, independent Italian restaurant & winebar serving seasonal Italian food with integrity.

The role suits an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in a busy, quality-driven environment. We offer a flexible rota, meals on duty, staff discounts, a pension scheme and clear opportunities for career progression within our established independent restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Sous Chef in a similar fresh-food environment.
• Experience with Italian cuisine is desirable (please note, we do not serve pizza).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Confident working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Ability to lead by example and support the development of junior team members.
• Calm and organised under pressure.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent reliability.
• Good communication skills and a genuine team-player mentality.
• Passion for cooking and a desire to continue learning and developing.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Italian cuisine

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Team player

Learning mindset

Job description

Position only available to candidates with a valid UK work permit.

Shambles is a family-run, independent Italian restaurant & winebar in the heart of Teddington. Our aim has always been to create a relaxed and welcoming restaurant without pretence or fuss, serving seasonal Italian food with integrity. We cook from scratch using quality ingredients, including produce grown in our own kitchen garden, and work closely with trusted suppliers to source the very best ingredients.

We are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This role would suit an ambitious chef with experience in fresh Italian cooking who is ready to take the next step in their career within a busy, quality-driven restaurant.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a similar fresh-food environment
• Experience with Italian cuisine is highly desirable (please note, we do not serve pizza)
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety procedures
• Confident working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Ability to lead by example and support the development of junior team members
• Calm and organised under pressure
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent reliability
• Good communication skills and a genuine team-player mentality
• Passion for cooking and a desire to continue learning and developing

What We Offer

• Flexible rota
• Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays
• Share of tips
• Meals on duty
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• The chance to contribute ideas and grow within an established independent restaurant

At Shambles, we’re looking for more than just technical ability. We value character, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for hospitality. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a close-knit team and want to develop your career in a respected independent restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.