Junior Sous Chef - Central London

San Carlo Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

San Carlo Group is expanding and hiring a Junior Sous Chef to prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes in a dynamic restaurant environment. This role offers fantastic benefits, including free meals, training opportunities, and discounts across restaurants, making it ideal for culinary professionals looking to grow.

Benefits

Delicious, healthy meals on duty — all free

30% discount at our restaurants

Supportive training and professional development

Wagestream for flexible access to earnings

Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 helpline

Online health portal for health resources

Refer a Friend program — earn up to £1000 per referral

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Highly organized and capable of multitasking.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare your section for service readiness.
• Manage multiple sections if needed.
• Cook dishes according to company specifications.
• Assist senior chefs to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Multitasking

Good judgment

Proactive

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Junior Sous Chef - Central London

San Carlo Restaurant Group is hiring a Junior Sous Chef!

Based on authentic modern Italy, San Carlo Group is growing with 25 restaurants in the UK and expanding internationally. Our restaurants include San Carlo, Cicchetti, Alto at the rooftop, Selfridges, Bottega, Isola, Fumo, Signor Sassi, Champagne Bar, and Gran Cafe.

• Join one of the world’s leading family-owned companies, offering global opportunities
• Enjoy delicious, healthy meals on duty — all free
• 30% discount at our restaurants for you and your friends & family
• Access Squadra, our people platform, offering discounts and rewards worldwide
• Supportive training and professional development
• Online training via our San Carlo App ‘lacademia’
• Wagestream for flexible access to your earnings
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 helpline
• Free counselling sessions for wellbeing
• Online health portal for health resources
• Hapi-life platform for mental, financial, social, and physical wellbeing
• Refer a Friend program — earn up to £1000 per referral

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare your section for service readiness
• Manage multiple sections if needed
• Cook dishes according to company specifications
• Meet ticket times and communicate effectively
• Assist senior chefs to ensure smooth service
• Prepare food based on prep lists
• Close and clean your section, complete prep lists
• Follow health, safety, and food safety procedures
• Perform reasonable management requests
• Maintain respect and composure at all times

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a similar role
• Attention to detail, highly organized, capable of multitasking
• Proactive, able to work independently with good judgment