Junior Sous Chef – Rondo

The Hoxton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holidays

Pension and life insurance

Health cash plan

Job summary

The Hoxton in Holborn (Rondo) is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support a busy kitchen, lead a dynamic team, and help drive menu development while upholding the Hoxton standards. You will contribute to a welcoming, high-energy service and be involved in delivering memorable guest experiences throughout breakfast to dinner.

We value creativity and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Experience leading large kitchen teams.
• Passion for creativity while maintaining brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team.
• Support with driving innovation and create a culture of menu development while delivering the Hoxton menu framework.
• Maintain kitchen standards and find efficient solutions without compromising quality and menu integrity.
• In the absence of Head Chef and Sous Chef, oversee the kitchen team.
• Lead by example to ensure guest and team experience is top priority.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Creativity & brand integrity

Hospitality passion

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Event experience (M&E)

Job description

Company Description

We are looking for a passionate

Company Description

We are looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef at The Hoxton, Holborn in our Rondo restaurant. Open from breakfast through to dinner, Rondo is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant offering seasonal modern bistro dishes and great wines for all. The kitchen is headed up by Chris Gillard (ex- St John) and the wine programme and impressive wine wall has been procured by Will Lander of Quality Chop House. Rondo is the kind of restaurant you want at the end of your street; serious about food and drink but with a fun, welcoming vibe.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team
• Support with driving innovation and create a culture of menu development whilst still delivering on the framework of a Hoxton Restaurant menu allowing the amazing produce to speak for itself
• Maintaining kitchen standards, always seeking to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu
• In the absences of the Head Chef and Sous Chef, oversee the kitchen team
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

Qualifications

What we are looking for…

• 2+ years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority
• Proven track record supporting the managing large kitchen teams
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
• Experience in M&E (meetings and events) or banqueting is beneficial

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.