Junior Sous Chef Up To 47K

Corecruitment; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Clear progression

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is assisting a premium casual restaurant group in central London to recruit a Junior Sous Chef. The role offers a 45-hour week, a clear path to a Sous Chef role, and ongoing development across multiple sites. You will work with fresh, high-quality ingredients and contribute to a supportive, inclusive kitchen culture.

The package includes structured training and a genuine progression plan as new sites open this year, with a competitive salary in the 44–47k range.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef in premium casual/high-volume kitchens.
• Experience with fresh food prepared on site.
• Willingness to step up and lead.

Responsibilities

• Support the sous chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Step up and run the kitchen in the sous chef's absence.
• Manage ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Job description

Junior Sous Chef up to 47k

Jnr Sous Chef – Premium Casual Group 44 - 47k

Join a growing group of premium casual restaurants in central London – fresh food, small plates, and a culture that genuinely cares about its people.

We are partnering with a successful restaurant group on the search for a Junior Sous Chef ready to step up. With 3 successful sites and more on the way, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills with clear progression.

The Restaurant:

• Premium casual dining – elevated food, small plates, sharing concepts
• 160-200 covers on weekends
• 45-hour contract, breaks between services
• Kitchen set-up: charcoal grill, flatbread ovens
• Brigade of 15-20 chefs per site
• All fresh food prepared on site

The Junior Sous Chef Role:

• Support the sous chef in leading the kitchen team
• Step up and run the kitchen in the sous chef's absence
• Manage ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety
• 45-hour week
• Help develop the brigade, including CDPs
• Genuine pathway to your first sous chef role

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step
• Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments
• Comfortable with small plates and sharing concepts
• A leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing
• Ambitious and ready to grow with the business

Why Apply?

• Salary: £44 - 47k
• Training: 3 months structured
• Progression: Clear path to Sous Chef with ongoing support
• Growth: New site opening this year – genuine progression opportunities
• Culture: Supportive, inclusive, modern working environment