Junior Sous Chef 45-47k

Hourly pay £19

Italian Fine Dining

Sundays Off!

A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join a prestigious Italian restaurant in the City of London, with a focus on fresh pasta, fine dining, and progression towards Michelin Guide recognition.

The Role
We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the team at a prestigious Italian restaurant in the City of London. This is a hands-on role in a busy, high-volume kitchen, working across all sections including grill and pasta. The restaurant currently holds 2 AA Rosettes and is pushing for Michelin Guide recognition. This role would suit an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new challenge in a quality-led environment.

The Restaurant

• Italian restaurant in the City of London.
• Two floors.
• Large site – accommodates 200-300 covers for events.
• Private dining rooms and events space.
• Fresh pasta made on site.
• 2 AA Rosettes, working towards Michelin Guide recognition.
• Closed Sundays and Christmas (20th December – 3rd January).

The Junior Sous Chef Role

• Run all sections of the kitchen as required – grill, pasta, etc.
• Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and food safety.
• Train and mentor junior chefs.
• Work across all sections – not fixed to one station.

The Ideal Junior Sous Chef

• Italian kitchen experience is highly desirable.
• Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef background.
• Fine dining experience – comfortable with high standards.
• Capable of running all sections.
• Good attitude, willingness to learn, and reliable.
• Ready to work in a busy, high-volume environment.

Why Apply

• Hourly pay of £19 (circa 42-45 hours per week = approx £44.5k -47.4k).
• Potential to earn up to £50k with overtime.
• Sundays off.
• Christmas closure (20th December – 3rd January).
• Central City location.
• Large events and private dining – variety of work.

How to Apply
If you are a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com