Junior Sous Chef – Portuguese-Inspired Grill – West London – 38,000

Join a celebrated independent restaurant in west London looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a small, high-energy kitchen with a charcoal robata grill and open kitchen.

We are partnering with a Michelin guide independent restaurant. This is a warm, welcoming spot known for its authentic Portuguese-inspired cooking and vibrant atmosphere. With a small brigade and a focus on quality, they are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who can grow with the business and bring the right attitude.

The Restaurant:

• Cuisine: Portuguese-inspired grill – charcoal robata, open kitchen
• Capacity: 40 covers in main restaurant, 12-cover PDR, 20-cover terrace
• Covers: 60-80 on busy days
• Team: Small brigade of 5 chefs
• Hours: Kitchen closes at 10pm, team finishes by 11pm latest
• Closed: Mondays, first week of December, first two weeks of August

The Junior Sous Chef Role:

• Support Head Chef Isabel in running the kitchen
• Work across all sections in a small, high-energy environment
• Manage ordering, stock, and back-of-house operations
• Help develop and mentor the team
• Opportunity to grow with the business

The Ideal Junior Sous Chef:

• Strong experience in quality kitchens – Michelin background not essential
• Comfortable with charcoal robata / open kitchen environments
• Hands-on, reliable, and able to lead by example
• The right attitude matters more than specific cuisine background

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.