Junior Sous Chef up to 47k

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 months structured training

Clear progression to Sous Chef

Growth opportunities with new site

Job summary

COREcruitment is partnering with a growing premium casual restaurant group in central London to recruit a Junior Sous Chef ready to step up. The role features a 45-hour week, a brigade of 15-20 chefs, and a genuine pathway to the Sous Chef role with ongoing support.

You will manage ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety in a high-volume, fresh-food environment, with on-site training and a three-month structured development plan. A dynamic, inclusive culture and career growth await.

Qualifications

• Strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.
• Leader who values culture and wellbeing.
• Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments.

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.
• 45-hour week.
• Help develop the brigade, including CDPs.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

People management

Tools

Charcoal grill

Flatbread ovens

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

Ready to take the next step?