Spring Street Pizza BAR Junior Sous Chef

Culinary Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge included

Paid holiday

Staff meals

Staff discounts

Team socials

Training and progression

Job summary

Spring Street Pizza is expanding its bar concept and seeks a Junior Sous Chef to lead your section during service and to prepare housemade produce for our small plates menu, including focaccia, crudo, fritti and meatballs. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef in a small, agile team, in a 50 hour full-time role reporting to the Head Chef.

Ideal candidates have solid cooking experience at Chef de Partie level, strong knife skills, and a passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience at least Chef de Partie level.
• Experience with small plates or fast-paced kitchens.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run your section confidently and consistently through service.
• Prepare housemade produce to a consistently high standard.
• Carry out day-to-day mise en place and ingredient prep to support smooth service.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Support stock rotation, storage, and minimising waste.
• Contribute to a positive, hardworking kitchen culture and continuous improvement.
• Step in across sections as needed within a small, agile team.
• Support with prep for Spring Street Pizza.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Organisation under pressure

Job description

Junior Junior Sous Chef

Spring Street Pizza - Bar

Spring Street Pizza is expanding, with the launch of our bar next door opening this autumn. The bar develops the Spring Street Pizza experience, offering a New York Italian drinks and bar food menu - Negronis, martinis, spritzes, a short wine list on tap - alongside a small plates menu built for sharing: daily housemade focaccia, crudo, fritti, and our signature red-sauce meatballs, all made from scratch and made with the same care, attention and produce that we are known for.

Role Overview

As a Junior Sous Chef at The Bar at Spring Street, you'll play a key role in our kitchen, running your section through service and preparing the housemade produce that sits at the heart of our small plates menu - from daily focaccia to crudo, fritti, and our signature meatballs. You'll work closely with the Head Chef within a small, agile team. This is a 50 hour full-time role, reporting to the Head Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Run your section confidently and consistently through service.
• Prepare housemade produce to a consistently high standard
• Carry out day-to-day mise en place and ingredient prep to support smooth service.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Support stock rotation, storage, and minimising waste.
• Contribute to a positive, hardworking kitchen culture and continuous improvement.
• Step in across sections as needed within a small, agile team.
• Support with prep for Spring Street Pizza

What You'll Bring

• Solid cooking experience, at least Chef de Partie level, ideally within small plates or a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail in food preparation.
• A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality, housemade ingredients.
• Ability to work efficiently and stay organised under pressure.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.Note: The content is truncated but remains within guidelines.

What We Offer

• £16.00 - £19.50 per hour including service charge
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
• Staff meals during shifts
• Staff discounts and team socials
• A welcoming, energetic team environment
• Ongoing training and opportunities for internal progression

Why Work With Us

• Exciting Concept: Be part of an ambitious new bar concept from a Michelin-starred chef.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities as we grow.
• Competitive Compensation: Fair pay with transparent tronc and performance recognition.
• Work-Life Balance: Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling.
• Development Opportunities: Ongoing learning and growth.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment.
• Access to our benefits portal from day one: access to our benefits platform with high street discounts and 50% off food and drink from all our venues