Junior Sous Chef — British Seasonal, Path to Lead Chef

Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE) C.I.C.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on every shift

Apprenticeship scheme for management

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Battersea Power Station Discount

Job summary

The Hero’s Return is recruiting a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team at Battersea Power Station. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver British seasonal dishes, lead service, and help develop junior staff in a busy, supportive kitchen.

The role offers full‑time hours (48 per week), staff meals, apprenticeship scheme for management training, and clear opportunities for progression from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Sous‑ready Chef de Partie.
• Passion for British seasonal cookery and exceptional produce.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operation.
• Lead service and maintain high standards across sections.
• Assist with kitchen administration: ordering, stock control, HACCP records and paperwork.
• Ensure consistency and teamwork across the kitchen.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef experience

Sous‑ready Chef de Partie

British seasonal cookery

Mentoring junior chefs

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Hero’s Return is recruiting a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team at Battersea Power Station. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver British seasonal dishes, lead service, and help develop junior staff in a busy, supportive kitchen.

The role offers full‑time hours (48 per week), staff meals, apprenticeship scheme for management training, and clear opportunities for progression from day one.