Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

BM Caterers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin masterclasses

Development courses

Apprenticeship program

Freedom Friday

Free lunch

Pension & life cover

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

BM Caterers in London (White City) invites an experienced Sous Chef to support the kitchen, lead by example and deliver exceptional food daily. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week and £38,000 per year, with opportunities to influence menus and mentor junior staff.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef, maintain high food-safety standards (COSHH/HACCP) and help manage kitchen operations, delivering consistency, creativity and energy in a busy service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef role.
• Passion for food and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Calm, positive approach under pressure.
• Ability to support and develop others.
• Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Helping deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets.
• Contributing to menu planning and food innovation.
• Maintaining food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards.
• Supporting and guiding junior team members.
• Helping manage kitchen organisation and standards.
• Stepping up in the Head Chef’s absence when needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Food passion

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Mentoring others

Food safety

Job description

BM Caterers in London (White City) invites an experienced Sous Chef to support the kitchen, lead by example and deliver exceptional food daily. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week and £38,000 per year, with opportunities to influence menus and mentor junior staff.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef, maintain high food-safety standards (COSHH/HACCP) and help manage kitchen operations, delivering consistency, creativity and energy in a busy service environment.