Sous Chef

Mortimer House Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc

Company pension

Life assurance

Paid holiday allowance

Refer a friend £1,000

Job summary

Mortimer House Kitchen in London is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running a busy, quality-led open kitchen. You will lead the pass, mentor junior chefs and ensure every plate meets our high standards.

We value calm leadership, excellent technical cooking skills and clear communication in a fast-paced environment. A strong grasp of GP, stock control and food safety is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and keep the brigade organised.
• Lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Support the launch of new menus and specials.
• Help with ordering, stock rotation, GP and waste.
• Train and coach other, more junior chefs.
• Keep standards high on food safety, allergens and cleanliness.

Skills

Technical cooking

Calm leadership

Clear communication

Cost awareness

Job description

Junior Sous Chef, Mortimer House Kitchen

On a charming corner of Fitzrovia sits Mortimer House Kitchen, an Italian restaurant, bar and terrace where guests stop by for breakfast, stay for a long lunch, and linger over supper. We're looking for a Sous Chef to help lead a busy, quality-led open kitchen.

Who we are

Brava Hospitality Group is the home of great restaurant brands. We're the group behind Prezzo Italian, Jamie's Italian, Riding House Café, Nessa, Yasmin, Mortimer House Kitchen and, most recently, Bolo by Gennaro. We're growing the footprint of every one of our brands, which means real opportunities to grow with us.

Mortimer House Kitchen is our Italian restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia. Our menu brings to life summers spent in Orta San Giulio and on the Amalfi Coast. Inspired by the simplicity of Italian cooking, we champion the freshest British and Italian produce, served generously and made for sharing.

From breakfast to dinner, every part of the day has its own moment. Guests settle in by our open kitchen, soak up the atmosphere on our sunny terrace, and celebrate in our Conservatory, which transforms at the pull of a curtain into a private dining room for feasts of up to 20 guests. On Saturdays, our brunch brings fluffy buttermilk pancakes, Italian baked eggs and bottomless Prosecco.

The role

As Junior Sous Chef, you support the Head Chef to run the kitchen, lead the pass and make sure every plate meets our standards. You bring excellent technical skills, calm leadership and real attention to detail.

At Mortimer House Kitchen, it all comes down to two things: the impression we make and the connections we build. Every guest should leave feeling genuinely looked after, whether they came for a quick coffee or a celebration with 20 friends. That starts with how we treat each other. Teams who look out for one another, have fun together and take pride in what they do create the moments guests remember.

What you'll be responsible for

• Run the pass and keep the brigade organised.
• Lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Support the launch of new menus and specials.
• Help with ordering, stock rotation, GP and waste.
• Train and coach other, more junior chefs.
• Keep standards high on food safety, allergens and cleanliness.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie.
• Excellent technical cooking skills.
• Calm leadership and clear communication when it's busy.
• Understanding of GP, stock and kitchen costs.

Mortimer material?

You're warm, generous and love great food. You notice the small things, like a regular's usual order or the table that needs a little extra care, and you take pride in getting them right. You enjoy the buzz of a busy central London restaurant and bring energy and calm to it in equal measure. Above all, you want every guest to feel like the evening is theirs to savour.

What's in it for you

You'll give a lot to this role. Here's what we give back.

Reward

• Tronc, so you share in the success of a busy restaurant
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance at 2x your salary
• Paid holiday allowance
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000

Time and wellbeing

• Your birthday off, every year
• Free or heavily subsidised meals on shift
• 24/7 GP helpline and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Stream (formerly Wagestream), our financial wellbeing app: access pay you've already earned, save straight from your pay, and get tools and guidance to manage your money

Perks

• 50% off at Mortimer House Kitchen
• 25% off at every other Brava restaurant
• Share 25% off with up to 5 friends and family, even when you're not there
• Free Tastecard and the Hospitality Rewards app for retail discounts
• Electric car scheme after one year's service
• Free regulated mortgage advice

Your future

• Ongoing development and coaching
• Opportunities across all of Brava's restaurant brands as we grow