Junior Sous Chef — Start Your Culinary Leadership Journey

Battersea Power Station; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on every shift

Apprenticeship scheme for management

Battersea Power Station Discount

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Hero's Return near Battersea Power Station is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to ensure high standards and to build a positive, professional kitchen culture from day one.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead service, support senior chefs, and take on increasing responsibility for day-to-day kitchen operations while developing your career in a busy, exciting new restaurant.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef de Partie.
• Passion for British seasonal cookery and exceptional produce.
• Excellent mentoring and support for junior chefs.
• Strong organisational skills and kitchen administration.
• Calm under pressure with confident, positive leadership.
• Eager to learn and grow within an ambitious company.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily operation of the kitchen.
• Lead service and maintain exceptional standards across all sections.
• Help with kitchen administration, including ordering, stock control, HACCP records and daily paperwork.
• Ensure consistency, organisation and attention to detail throughout every aspect of service.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Kitchen administration

Job description

The Hero's Return near Battersea Power Station is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to ensure high standards and to build a positive, professional kitchen culture from day one.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead service, support senior chefs, and take on increasing responsibility for day-to-day kitchen operations while developing your career in a busy, exciting new restaurant.