Junior Sous Chef – London Hotel: Training & Progression

Imperial London Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

ILH Training Academy programmes

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry-cleaning

Season Ticket Loan

Pension

Staff discounts

Discounted F&B

Mental health support

Employee assistance

Job summary

Imperial London Hotels is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for the President Hotel in London. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, helping to lead the kitchen brigade, ensure high standards in prep, cooking and presentation, and maintain quality and efficiency across sections.

You will assist with stock control, waste reduction, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety. Enjoy progression opportunities and a vibrant, busy kitchen environment in Bloomsbury.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or Breakfast Chef in the hotel industry.
• Proven supervisory experience gained through working in a busy kitchen operations.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong foundation in cooking techniques and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Prepare in advance food, beverages, materials, and equipment needed for service, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Supervise and provide direction to kitchen staff, including Chef de Partie, Commis Chefs, Breakfast Chefs, and Kitchen Porters.
• Assist in training, coaching, and motivating junior team members to maintain high performance and professional standards.
• Demonstrate service attributes in accordance with industry expectations and company standards, including managing allergen sheets and guest requests.
• Support stock control, ordering, and inventory management to maintain adequate supply levels while minimising waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations at all times.
• Step in to lead sections or the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef when required.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Breakfast Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Strong communication

Job description

Imperial London Hotels is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for the President Hotel in London. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, helping to lead the kitchen brigade, ensure high standards in prep, cooking and presentation, and maintain quality and efficiency across sections.

You will assist with stock control, waste reduction, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety. Enjoy progression opportunities and a vibrant, busy kitchen environment in Bloomsbury.