Junior Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Four Seasons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness days

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Meals on duty

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Main Kitchen team. You will work in a high performing luxury hotel kitchen, supporting multiple outlets and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising food preparation for Coopers Cut, Rotunda Bar and Lounge, and In Room Dining, and mentoring junior chefs to uphold the highest culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing junior chefs.
• Strong technical culinary skills in a high‑end kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and day to day operation of the Main Kitchen.
• Supervise food preparation and service across Coopers Cut, Rotunda Bar and Lounge, and In Room Dining.
• Lead, coach, and support junior chefs during preparation and service.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Monitor mise en place, stock levels, and kitchen organisation throughout service.
• Support scheduling, training, and development of culinary team members.
• Assist with food cost control, stock management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Work collaboratively with Food and Beverage and Stewarding teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary skills

Food safety HACCP

English proficiency

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Main Kitchen team. You will work in a high performing luxury hotel kitchen, supporting multiple outlets and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising food preparation for Coopers Cut, Rotunda Bar and Lounge, and In Room Dining, and mentoring junior chefs to uphold the highest culinary standards.