Salary: £47k per year + /
Reference: OH999956484
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:
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Premium casual dining – elevated food, small plates, sharing concepts
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160-200 covers on weekends
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45-hour contract, breaks between services
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Kitchen set-up: charcoal grill, flatbread ovens
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Brigade of 15-20 chefs per site
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All fresh food prepared on site
The Junior Sous Chef Role:
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Support the sous chef in leading the kitchen team
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Step up and run the kitchen in the sous chef's absence
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Manage ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety
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45-hour week
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Help develop the brigade, including CDPs
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Genuine pathway to your first sous chef role
The Ideal Candidate:
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Strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step
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Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments
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Comfortable with small plates and sharing concepts
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A leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing
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Ambitious and ready to grow with the business
Why Apply?
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Salary: £44 - 47k
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Training: 3 months structured
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Progression: Clear path to Sous Chef with ongoing support
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Growth: New site opening this year – genuine progression opportunities
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Culture: Supportive, inclusive, modern working environment
Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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