Junior Sous Chef

La Trompette is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Chiswick, West London. We pride ourselves on using great ingredients, combining classic cooking techniques with modern methods to deliver an unforgettable dining experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. The Junior Sous Chef works closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to uphold the restaurant’s high standards both for food preparation and presentation and support the daily management of the kitchen brigade. This role requires an uncompromising dedication to quality. Due to the small size of our brigade the junior sous chef must be able to function in all sections of the kitchen to fill gaps in staffing where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a culture of precision, respect, and creativity

Ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy of all dishes throughout each service.

Assist in the management of daily kitchen operations, including prep, mise en place, and service execution.

Oversee food safety, hygiene, and training with the use of Food Alert software.

Monitor stock levels, order ingredients, and minimize waste through careful planning and control.

Deputise for the sous chef in their absence.

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in a similar environment as a senior CDP or junior sous chef.

What We Offer

4 days rota (guaranteed Mon, Tuesday off with the 3rd day to be flexible)

Staff meals in the restaurant for 2 (twice per year)

Staff meals on duty each day

Uniforms provided and laundered

CPD to maintain H& S, food safety and first aid compliance standards