Junior Sous Chef

A new New York Italian bar is opening this autumn - and we’re building the kitchen team from the start. Think Negronis, martinis and spritzes alongside a small plates menu made for sharing: daily housemade focaccia, crudo, fritti and red-sauce meatballs. Everything is made from scratch, with great produce and real attention to detail.

It’s a chance to help shape a new opening and make the food people come back for. Role Overview As a Junior Sous Chef, 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