Junior Sous Chef Permanent – Full Time

Imperial Hotels London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Training Academy access

Staff discount

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bloomsbury, London is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading the kitchen brigade. You will help ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes to the highest standards.

Working across all sections, you will uphold food safety, control stock, minimise waste and mentor junior kitchen staff. This role sits at a vibrant hotel hub opposite Russell Square Gardens with excellent progression prospects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in hotel kitchen at Chef de Partie or Breakfast Chef level.
• Proven supervisory experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Creative flair for plating and presentation.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations in partnership with Sous Chef and Head Chef.
• Prepare in advance ingredients, beverages, materials, and equipment for service.
• Supervise and guide kitchen staff, including junior chefs and porters.
• Train, coach, and motivate junior team members to high standards.
• Produce allergen sheets and handle guest requests promptly.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste minimisation while maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
• Step in to lead sections when the Sous Chef is absent.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong cooking techniques

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility to work shifts

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re looking for a talented and dedicatedJunior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading the kitchen brigade, ensuring the preparation, cooking, and presentation of a variety of dishes to the highest standards. You will play a key role in maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency across all sections, while supporting kitchen operations and upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

You will assist in managing stock levels, controlling supplies, minimising waste, and maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness. In addition, you will contribute to creating an authentic London experience by ensuring every dish is prepared to specification and aligns with the hotel menu, delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to enhance your experienced in kitchen operations, we offer a range of roles, including Sous Chef, and Head Chef, with clear progression paths and training opportunities from day one.

No two days are the same. You'll work in a vibrant, bustling kitchen where creativity and teamwork are essential to success.

Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. You'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures every dish is prepared to perfection, creating meals that captivate every guest. Nestled opposite the picturesque Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, the President Hotel offers an exciting workplace in the very centre of London. With 523 rooms, a lively on-site restaurant and bar, and the unforgettableFaulty Towers Dining Experience, it’s a hub of energy, entertainment, and charm.

Key Duties:

• 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 the production of daily allergen sheets, supporting the handling of guest complaints, and ensuring guest requests are fulfilled accurately and promptly.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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
• Team-oriented attitude
• Creative flair for presentation
• Eye for perfection
• Problem-solving skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Desirable (Not Essential but a Plus!):

• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety or equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in multiple languages

What you’ll get in return:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Free meals on duty
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

You can explore additional benefitshere.

About Us:

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!