JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - ORIOLE BAR

Job Summary

The award-winning Oriole Bar is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety are maintained. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for food, leadership potential, and experience in a hospitality environment to develop their skills further within a vibrant setting. The Junior Sous Chef will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and supervising kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the kitchen team, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Support food production activities, including preparing ingredients, cooking, and plating dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations during shifts, maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Manage food safety protocols, including proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with the head chef on menu development, specials, and quality control measures.
• Supervise junior kitchen staff and ensure team members are trained in food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and communicating needs to procurement teams.
• Ensure excellent customer service by maintaining high standards of hygiene, organisation, and professionalism within the kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen environment, ideally within hospitality or restaurant settings.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience or leadership potential within culinary teams.
• Strong background in food production, preparation, and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices for hygiene and sanitation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication skills to effectively lead team members and collaborate with other departments.
• Passion for culinary arts with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Previous experience in restaurant service or serving roles is advantageous but not essential.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring culinary professionals eager to grow their leadership skills while contributing to a lively hospitality environment.

Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London WC2E 9AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• kitchen : 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person