Junior Sous Chef — The Hound

JKS Restaurants; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

JKS Pubs are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team for their pub The Hound in Chiswick. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable, and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group.

The third opening from JKS & Dom Jacobs on Chiswick High Road, West London. Following on from the success of The Cadogan Arms and The George.

A modern-day coaching inn built within the walls of a Victorian police station, now the perfect stop for a pint, a meal, or a bed for the night.

Headed up by Managing Director Dom Jacobs, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett and Executive Chef John Sparks. The menu focuses on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. Working closely with the senior team, you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality restaurant;
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
• Proven ability to manage, train, and motivate a kitchen brigade;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance, and procedures;

This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.

Benefits

• JKS Group Discount up to 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service
• 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Tasty and nutritious staff meals
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training technology
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Wagestream - Advance your pay
• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life