Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef — Lilibet’s, Mayfair

Hours & Pay

Full-time Hours

Total estimated expected earnings, up to £50,000 per annum

Step into a fast-moving Mayfair kitchen built around exceptional seafood, fire, seasonality and craft.

Lilibet’s is a bold new Mayfair restaurant from award-winning chef Ross Shonhan, with Executive Chef Alex Harper leading the kitchen. We celebrate exceptional seafood, seasonal produce and sharp, thoughtful cooking.

With 160 covers, an oyster bar, fireside grill, cocktail bar. year-round terrace and a unique private dining room, Lilibet’s is made for chefs who want pace, quality and ambition.

We’re looking for a driven Junior Sous Chef to help lead the team, raise standards and bring passion and energy to every service.

Why Join Lilibet’s?

This is a role for someone who loves real cooking, great produce and being part of a kitchen with momentum.

You’ll work across whole fish, raw bar, open kitchen and wood-fired grill — building skill, confidence and leadership every day.

What We Offer

• Top ingredients: Fresh, seasonal produce with a strong focus on seafood and provenance.
• Unique Kitchen “Thought through and designed by a Chef for Chefs”: Work in a dedicated fish prep room — a rare standout feature that sets Lilibet’s apart — alongside a raw bar, open kitchen and wood-fired grill.
• Real cooking: Fresh food made from scratch — no shortcuts.
• Growth: Learn from experienced chefs while developing specialist skills in butchery, seafood preparation and kitchen leadership.
• Great team culture: High standards, strong support and room to progress.
• Competitive package: Salary and benefits that recognize your skill and commitment.

What We’re Looking For

• 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 procedure

• A positive, ambitious attitude and hunger to keep developing.

Benefits & Culture

Alongside a strong kitchen environment, we offer practical perks that support your career, wellbeing and life outside work.

In-HousePerks

• Meals on us while on duty
• Opportunity to dine for free with friends
• Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Free training programs to develop your knowledge and skills
• Up to 5 additional holidays after 5 years of service

Work-Life Balance

• Guaranteed time off on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when the restaurant is closed
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle

• 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Discounted gym memberships
• Exclusive industry perks
• Cashback card
• Shopping, entertainment and trade-specific discounts

Ready to join us? If you’re a confident Junior Sous Chef who loves great ingredients, strong service and ambitious restaurants, we’d love to hear from you.

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