Spring Street Pizza Bar - Junior Sous Chef

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.
• A team-player mindset and willingness to learn.

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