Junior Sous Chef

Smyth Companies, LLC; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth Companies, LLC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a five-star luxury hotel just outside North West London. You will join a professionally structured kitchen, working with fresh, seasonal produce and supporting the senior team across a busy restaurant operation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing junior chefs and maintaining consistently high standards. It is a full-time permanent position with clear long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP ready to step up.
• Background from quality restaurant, luxury hotel or similar high-standard kitchen.
• Ability to lead a section and support junior chefs.
• Organised and calm during busy services.
• Strong culinary standards and attention to detail.
• Ambitious with long-term progression plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen section and support junior chefs.
• Maintain high culinary standards during busy services.
• Work with fresh, seasonal produce and support senior team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Ready for the next step in your career within a five-star kitchen environment?

We’re looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the brigade at a prestigious luxury hotel just outside North West London.

You’ll be part of a professionally structured kitchen, working with fresh, seasonal produce and supporting the senior team across a busy restaurant operation. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing junior chefs and maintaining consistently high standards.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is currently a Junior Sous Chef, or a strong Senior CDP ready to step up
• Comes from a quality restaurant, luxury hotel or similar high-standard kitchen
• Is confident leading a section and supporting junior chefs
• Stays organised and calm during busy services
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong culinary standards
• Is ambitious and looking for genuine long-term progression

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Location: Watford area

Full-time, permanent

A fantastic opportunity to join an established five-star hospitality operation with a strong team, excellent standards and real scope to develop your career.