Junior Sous Chef — Lead Fast-Paced Kitchen

Arcade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Wage access facility

Birthday budget

50% off food

Counselling services

Hospitality Action support

Team parties

Job summary

Arcade in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, ensuring consistently excellent food and smooth service. This hands-on role requires ownership and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, with scope to grow within the team.

You will work closely with Commis and Chef de Partie, training and guiding the team while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food quality in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a busy restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of professional kitchen operations and service.
• Passion for food, quality ingredients and high standards.
• Calm, organized hands-on approach and ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of stock control, food costs and waste minimisation.
• Positive attitude and willingness to develop the team.
• Ambition to grow in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead services, keep brigade organised, stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly.
• Prepare and cook dishes to specification, maintaining consistency and presentation.
• Coach and develop Commis and Chef de Partie through training and hands-on guidance.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Assist with prep, stock, ordering and waste management to control costs.
• Support leadership by coordinating the brigade when needed for smooth service.
• Contribute energy and ideas to improve dishes, processes and the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Arcade in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, ensuring consistently excellent food and smooth service. This hands-on role requires ownership and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, with scope to grow within the team.

You will work closely with Commis and Chef de Partie, training and guiding the team while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food quality in a dynamic environment.