Sous Chef - Austin Friars Balls Brothers

Chef & Cook; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established pub in the City of London is seeking an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, maintain high food standards, and train junior team members. Ideal for either a Junior Sous Chef or a Senior Chef de Partie looking to progress, this role promises a positive work environment with opportunities for growth and strong leadership. The pub also offers a genuine work-life balance with Sundays off and most Saturday evenings free.

Benefits

£20 to £22 per hour

Sundays off

Most Saturday evenings off

Opportunities to learn and grow

Supportive kitchen team culture

Qualifications

• Current role as Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• Ready to develop into a strong Sous Chef.
• Ability to contribute to a positive kitchen atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain high food standards and consistency.
• Assist with training junior team members.
• Lead services in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Strong team player

Passionate about classic British pub food

Organised and reliable

Comfortable with stock control and deliveries

Job description

We're looking for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a well-established traditional pub in the City of London. This role is ideal for a Junior Sous-chef or Senior CDP who's ready to take the next step and develop into a strong sous chef under the guidance of an excellent Head Chef, within a friendly, supportive kitchen with a great team atmosphere. What we offer:

• £20 to £22 per hour
• From 30 hours per with more hours during peak season
• Sundays off
• Most Saturday evenings off
• A positive, professional working environment with a strong team culture
• Real opportunities to learn, grow, and progress, Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Maintaining high food standards and consistency
• Assisting with orders, deliveries, and stock management
• Helping train and support junior team members
• Leading services in the Head Chef's absence
  Currently a Senior/Experienced Chef de Partie or Junior Sous chef
• A strong team player who contributes to a positive kitchen atmosphere
• Passionate about classic British pub food
• Organised, reliable, and keen to step up
• Comfortable helping with orders, stock control, and deliveries
  If you're looking to progress in a well-run kitchen with great people, strong leadership, and a genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.