Junior Sous Chef — Lead in a High-Volume Kitchen

Van Voorden Foundry; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Voorden Foundry in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to help lead our dining operation. You will be at the heart of busy services, drive quality, and oversee a large kitchen, developing your leadership skills and guiding the team.

This permanent full-time role offers average 40 hours per week, alternating weekends, and a clear path to future Sous Chef progression, with opportunities to work across diverse menus using fresh ingredients.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Confident leading a team in a large fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead busy services and run the kitchen.
• Drive food quality and embed strong food safety habits.
• Manage stock and protect margins.
• Inspire and develop the team; bring fresh menu ideas.
• Shape a kitchen that delivers consistency, pace and wow-factor daily.

Skills

Team leadership

Leading busy services

Food safety

Commercial awareness

Calm under pressure

Job description

Van Voorden Foundry in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to help lead our dining operation. You will be at the heart of busy services, drive quality, and oversee a large kitchen, developing your leadership skills and guiding the team.

This permanent full-time role offers average 40 hours per week, alternating weekends, and a clear path to future Sous Chef progression, with opportunities to work across diverse menus using fresh ingredients.