Junior Sous Chef - The Hero's Return

Lambeth Made; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hero's Return in London is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team next to Battersea Power Station. The menu celebrates British produce with a hands-on, from-scratch approach led by Executive Chef Jonathan Woolway, who has extensive experience with top British suppliers.

This busy kitchen values organisation, preparation and teamwork, offering mentorship and clear pathways to grow into a Sous Chef as the restaurant flourishes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef de Partie.
• Passion for British seasonal cookery and quality produce.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Calm under pressure and confident leadership to drive service.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Maintain consistently excellent food and smooth service across all sections.
• Assist with kitchen administration: ordering, stock control, HACCP records.
• Mentor and support junior chefs to develop their skills and progression.

Job description

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Vacancy

Vacancy Junior Sous Chef - The Hero's Return

Employer

Employer Wandsworth Workmatch

Vacancy type

Vacancy type Job

Reference number

Reference number Jun6925

Form of employment

Form of employment Full Time

Salary / Rate

Hours

Hours Not specified

Published

Published 09/10/2026

Closing date 16/10/2026

Description

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.

Duties

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.

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.

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.

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