Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef - £31,000 + Tips (OTE c. £37,000)
Full-Time 45 Hours Straight Shifts City Centre

Flexible Workforce Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join a vibrant and well regarded city centre restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and reliable chef who thrives in a high quality, flavour driven kitchen.

What's on Offer

• £31,000 per year + approx. £6,000 tips
  OTE around £37,000 per annum
• 45 hours per week
• Straight shifts
• No early starts, primary focus on dinner service
• Latest finish typically 21:30
• City centre location with excellent transport links

About the Role We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef who is:

• Professional, presentable, and confident - this role involves significant front of house visibility.
• Well mannered and collaborative, able to slot into a close knit and supportive team.
• Passionate about producing fresh, vibrant, relaxed yet elegant dishes.
• Focused on flavour, consistency, and quality.
• Experienced in leading a kitchen during service and supporting the Head Chef in day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality dishes with a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavours.
• Support menu development and contribute creative ideas.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety.
• Train, mentor, and motivate junior team members.
• Work collaboratively with both back and front of house teams.

Who This Role Suits

• A Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up, or an established Junior Sous Chef seeking a stable, supportive, and flavour focused kitchen.
• Someone who enjoys guest interaction and being part of an approachable, professional team.
• A chef who values work life balance straight shifts and early finishes are the norm here.
• This is a fast paced and busy venue, if you enjoy the buzz of a professional kitchen that operates at tempo then we would welcome your application.