Junior Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Fine Dining Kitchen

Hell'S Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare schemes

Staff areas to recharge

Meals on duty

Job summary

Hell’s Kitchen London at The Cumberland is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join a high-volume brigade led by top chefs. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain exceptional food standards, drive efficient service, and cultivate a positive kitchen culture.

This is a fantastic step up for driven chefs aiming to refine their craft within a world-class brand, offering development opportunities, competitive salary, and a supportive working 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

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Calm under pressure

Passion for food

Continuous improvement

Adaptable

Career development

Job description

Hell’s Kitchen London at The Cumberland is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join a high-volume brigade led by top chefs. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain exceptional food standards, drive efficient service, and cultivate a positive kitchen culture.

This is a fantastic step up for driven chefs aiming to refine their craft within a world-class brand, offering development opportunities, competitive salary, and a supportive working environment.