Junior Sous Chef – The Hero’s Return

Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE) C.I.C.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on every shift

Apprenticeship scheme for management训练

Progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

BASE C.I.C. seeks a driven Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team for an exciting new restaurant near Battersea Power Station. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure outstanding British seasonal dishes and smooth service, while helping to cultivate a professional, supportive kitchen culture.

You’ll gain increasing responsibility and a pathway toward a future Sous Chef role as you grow with the team and the business.

Qualifications

• Has experience as a Junior Sous Chef or a strong Sous-ready Chef de Partie.
• Excels at mentoring and supporting junior chefs.
• Excellent organisational skills and is comfortable with kitchen administration.
• Remains calm under pressure and leads with confidence and positivity.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Job 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.

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step into leadership and want to be part of a kitchen that values, teamwork and development as much as great food, we’d love to hear from you.