Junior Sous Chef: High-Impact Kitchen Leader

Hell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare schemes

Staff meals on duty

Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Hell’s Kitchen (London) is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a world-class, high-volume dining team at The Cumberland. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to uphold exceptional standards, lead sections during service, and drive a kitchen culture built on pride, pace and professionalism.

This role offers growth within a bold culinary brand, focusing on training and development, with competitive remuneration and benefits in a dynamic, show-inspired environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a premium or fine-dining environment
• A passion for food, technique and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership potential with a calm, confident approach under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering consistently high standards
• A team-focused, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen
• A desire to develop your career within a bold, high-profile culinary brand

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading sections during service, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation at all times
• Coaching, developing and motivating junior chefs, fostering a positive and inclusive kitchen culture
• Ensuring dishes are prepared and delivered in line with Hell’s Kitchen brand and menu standards
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health & safety and allergen compliance
• Supporting stock control, ordering and waste management to meet food margin targets
• Stepping up to lead services in the absence of senior chefs when required

Job description

Hell’s Kitchen (London) is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a world-class, high-volume dining team at The Cumberland. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to uphold exceptional standards, lead sections during service, and drive a kitchen culture built on pride, pace and professionalism.

This role offers growth within a bold culinary brand, focusing on training and development, with competitive remuneration and benefits in a dynamic, show-inspired environment.