Junior Sous Chef - The Hero's Return

Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE) C.I.C.; 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

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Battersea Power Station Discount

Job summary

The Hero’s Return is recruiting a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team at Battersea Power Station. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver British seasonal dishes, lead service, and help develop junior staff in a busy, supportive kitchen.

The role offers full‑time hours (48 per week), staff meals, apprenticeship scheme for management training, and clear opportunities for progression from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Sous‑ready Chef de Partie.
• Passion for British seasonal cookery and exceptional produce.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operation.
• Lead service and maintain high standards across sections.
• Assist with kitchen administration: ordering, stock control, HACCP records and paperwork.
• Ensure consistency and teamwork across the kitchen.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef experience

Sous‑ready Chef de Partie

British seasonal cookery

Mentoring junior chefs

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

**The Hero’s Return isrecruiting

Location: Battersea Power Station

Job Overview**

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team of an exciting new restaurant next to Battersea Power Station.

Our menu celebrates the very best of British produce, showcasing seasonality, simplicity and the best suppliers London has to offer. Everything is done with a hands-on, from scratch approach, by a team that is passionate about quality and proud of every plate that leaves the pass. We are taking our ethos from executive Chef Jonathan Woolway, (formerly of St. JOHN), who has a wealth of experience in butchery and cooking and a lifetime of connections with the best British producers and purveyors and a genuine dedication for developing young and talented chefs.

This will be a busy kitchen, built on organisation, preparation and teamwork. We’re creating an environment where chefs are supported, challenged and given every opportunity to progress and reach their potential.

The Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll play a key part in the day-to‑day running of the kitchen. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure consistently excellent food and smooth service while helping to build a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Alongside service, you’ll take on increasing responsibility for the operational side of the kitchen, making this the ideal role for someone looking to develop into a future Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with the daily operation of the kitchen.

• Leading service and maintaining exceptional standards across all sections.

• Helping with kitchen administration, including ordering, stock control, HACCP records and daily paperwork.

• Ensuring consistency, organisation and attention to detail throughout every aspect of service.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Junior Sous Chef or a strong Sous‑ready Chef de Partie.

• Is passionate about British seasonal cookery and exceptional produce.

• Excels at mentoring and supporting junior chefs.

• Has excellent organisational skills and is comfortable with kitchen administration.

• Remains calm under pressure and leads with confidence and positivity.

• Wants to continue learning and growing within an ambitious company.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay.

• Full‑time contract – 48 hours per week.

• Staff meals on every shift.

• Apprenticeship scheme for management training

• A supportive, organised and professional working environment.

• Genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.

• The chance to help build an exciting new restaurant from day one.

Pay: £19-21p/h

• Benefits:

• Company pension

• Discounted or free food

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Battersea Power Station Discount

Work Location: In person