Junior Sous Chef – Michelin Star Restaurant

Goldenkeys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Mentorship from Head Chef

Job summary

Goldenkeys in South West London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join its Michelin-starred kitchen. You will contribute across the kitchen with a small, close-knit brigade, developing precision and creativity under an award-winning Head Chef.

The role offers structured mentorship, exposure to premium seasonal ingredients, and a clear path to grow with a quality-driven kitchen. You must have hunger to learn and right to work in the UK; Michelin experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality-driven kitchen.
• Interest in Michelin-star cooking and career development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to an exceptional standard throughout service.
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients and treat each product with care.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and senior team to develop skills.
• Get involved across the kitchen and gain broader experience.
• Contribute to a close-knit brigade where teamwork matters.

Job description

We’re working with an exceptional Michelin Star restaurant in South West London that is looking for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join its small and incredibly talented kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who is serious about their career and wants to surround themselves with people who are equally passionate about their craft. The kitchen has a strong classical foundation, with a real emphasis on seasonality, outstanding produce and developing dishes with precision and creativity.

You won’t simply be placed on one section and left there. With a deliberately small brigade, you’ll have the chance to work closely with an award-winning Head Chef, gain exposure across different areas of the kitchen and really develop your understanding of Michelin-level cooking.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as a Junior Sous Chef…

• £36,000 per annum plus service charge = Circa £44,000 package
• Set days off – Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
• Working within a Michelin Star kitchen with an outstanding industry reputation
• Direct training and mentorship from a highly accomplished, award-winning Head Chef
• Working with exceptional seasonal produce, including locally grown and foraged ingredients

Responsibilities as a Junior Sous Chef…

• Preparing and cooking dishes to an exceptional standard throughout service
• Working with premium seasonal ingredients and treating each product with care and attention
• Working closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to continually develop your skills
• Getting involved across the kitchen and building experience beyond one particular section
• Contributing positively to a close-knit brigade where teamwork is incredibly important

You’ll need experience within a quality-driven kitchen, strong fundamental cooking skills and, most importantly, the hunger to learn and push yourself. Previous Michelin Star experience would certainly be beneficial, but it isn’t everything.

If you’re looking for a kitchen where you can work closely with an exceptional Head Chef, refine your technique and be genuinely supported in becoming a stronger chef, this could be a very exciting next step.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.