Open-Kitchen Junior Sous Chef | British Seasonal Cookery

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

Battersea Power Station Discount

Job summary

The Hero's Return is recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team of a new restaurant beside Battersea Power Station. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality British seasonal cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers hands-on development, mentoring opportunities, and a clear path to progression as the business grows. Competitive hourly pay, 48-hour week, staff meals, and an apprenticeship scheme are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or strong Sous-ready Chef de Partie.
• Passion for British seasonal cookery.
• Ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Excellent organisational skills and kitchen administration.
• Calm under pressure; confident leadership.
• Keen to learn and grow with ambitious company.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operation.
• Leading service and maintaining standards across sections.
• Managing kitchen administration: ordering, stock control, HACCP records, daily paperwork.
• Ensuring consistency, organisation and attention to detail in service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Kitchen administration

Calm under pressure

British seasonal cookery

Job description

The Hero's Return is recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join the opening team of a new restaurant beside Battersea Power Station. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality British seasonal cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers hands-on development, mentoring opportunities, and a clear path to progression as the business grows. Competitive hourly pay, 48-hour week, staff meals, and an apprenticeship scheme are provided.