Junior Sous Chef, Soho, London

A modern British restaurant and bar in Soho is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join a friendly, skilled kitchen team.

You will cook with top-quality British produce and help lead service across lunch and dinner.

Role details

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Help run service and lead a section when needed
• Manage prep and service standards across the kitchen
• Train, guide, and support junior chefs on shift
• Keep quality, consistency, and speed on point during busy services
• Support ordering, stock rotation, and waste control
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards
• Modern British cooking led by seasonality, freshness, and creativity
• Fresh food and scratch cooking
• Team of around 6 people on shift
• Shifts between 10:00 and 22:00
• 45-hour contract

Pay & Benefits

• £38,000 to £42,000 per year, inclusive of tronc
• £450 gross refer-a-friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
• 50% discount on food and drink onsite
• Reward and discounts platform
• SmartTech and Cycle to Work schemes
• Excellent staff food on shift
• Great local business partnership discounts
• Ongoing training and career development
• Regular hands-on training sessions and supplier visits
• The chance to work with superb ingredients and high-quality raw materials

What you need

• Strong background in a quality, fresh-food kitchen
• Experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef
• Strong section leadership and the confidence to run service
• A calm, organised approach under pressure
• High standards around prep, cleanliness, and consistency