Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Path to Manager

The Ned; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals in Ned's team餐

Learning and development programmes

Exclusive staff rates at The Ned

Wellbeing benefits and gym discounts

Birthday off after a year of service

Paid volunteer day

Regular social events

Job summary

The Ned City of London is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership team in the daily operation of one of our busy kitchens. You will work alongside the sous and head chef to maintain the exceptional Ned standards in food quality and presentation.

You will help recruit and develop the team, supervise performance, and ensure accurate records for safety and audits. This role offers strong progression and attractive wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience or strong aspiration to move into kitchen management.
• Proven track record delivering high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Organised with impeccable record keeping for safety and audits.
• Calm under pressure with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation alongside the sous and head chef, ensuring food is prepared and presented to Ned standards.
• Assist with recruitment, development and performance chats, and onboarding of new staff.
• Guard food quality and presentation, coaching the team where needed.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment and strong food safety records.
• Monitor procedures to protect guests and staff, implementing action plans as required.
• Prepare all meat, fish, poultry and vegetables to Ned quality expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Quality control

Food safety

Record keeping

Job description

The Ned City of London is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership team in the daily operation of one of our busy kitchens. You will work alongside the sous and head chef to maintain the exceptional Ned standards in food quality and presentation.

You will help recruit and develop the team, supervise performance, and ensure accurate records for safety and audits. This role offers strong progression and attractive wellbeing benefits.