Junior Sous Chef in Cardiff

Join a passionate, hardworking team dedicated to great food.

This role offers a base salary of up to £34,000, plus a competitive share of Tronc. 100% of Tronc is distributed directly to staff, averaging an additional £13,000–£13,600 per year, bringing your total potential earnings to over £47,600 annually.

Pasture Cardiff is our bold second chapter — a true lockdown baby that’s grown into one of the city’s most vibrant dining destinations. Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, just steps from the iconic Cardiff Castle, the restaurant is built for theatre, energy, and unforgettable nights. Our open kitchen puts live-fire cooking at the heart of the experience, with charcoal grills and dry-ageing cabinets on full display. On weekends, our resident DJ keeps the energy high late into the evening — because at Pasture, dining is a show, not just a meal.

We proudly source our beef from pasture-raised cattle across Wales and the South West, working closely with local farmers and producers to bring the best of the region to the table. Our beautiful terrace in the city centre adds a unique alfresco edge — perfect for cocktails, people-watching, and those long summer nights.

We’re looking for passionate, positive, and driven individuals to join our Cardiff crew — people who thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and are ready to be part of something special. Sound like you? Come fire things up at Pasture Cardiff.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Junior Sous Chef to help lead and support our talented kitchen team at Pasture. If you thrive in a high-energy, quality-driven environment and are ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is your opportunity to grow with one of the most exciting kitchens in the region. At Pasture, we take pride in showcasing the best local and seasonal produce from the South West. From relaxed lunches to business dining and special occasions, every plate is prepared with care, craft, and a commitment to excellence.

We’re a kitchen built on teamwork, creativity, and pace, and we’re looking for someone who can bring leadership, energy, and consistency to the pass.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after a Junior Sous Chef who’s ready to lead by example and support in running a busy, professional kitchen. You’ll already have strong experience in fresh food kitchens, ideally at Chef de Partie or Junior Sous level, and you’re ready for more responsibility. You’ll be confident managing service, supporting your brigade, and stepping in wherever needed to keep standards high. With a deep understanding of seasonal ingredients and a passion for bold, modern cooking, you’ll contribute to menu development while helping to train and mentor junior chefs. You’re highly organised, committed to food safety, and calm under pressure. Above all, you’re someone who thrives in a tight-knit, ambitious team where collaboration and quality matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and managing services to ensure smooth, high-quality food delivery
• Running the pass with confidence, clarity, and attention to detail
• Helping to create and refine seasonal dishes using fresh, local produce
• Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and waste management
• Supporting the development and training of junior chefs and new starters
• Bringing positivity, consistency, and leadership to every shift

You

You’re a focused, reliable chef who brings both skill and calm leadership to the kitchen. You’ve already developed solid technical ability, strong communication skills, and a deep respect for local ingredients. Now, you’re looking for a role where you can grow your leadership and help shape an ambitious, service-driven kitchen. You’re organised, clean, and thrive in a high-pressure environment, but you also know how to support others, keep morale high, and keep the team moving as one. You love food, love service, and want to be part of a team that brings it all together, every day.

Benefits at Pasture:

• The hourly rate shown includes a competitive share of Tronc: 100% of Tronc is distributed to the staff.
• 28 days holiday - including bank holidays
• 20% off food and drink in our restaurants for up to six people
• Opportunity for growth and progression
• Long service benefits
• 1 day of paid volunteering per year, with a charity of your choice
• Regular staff trips are arranged to our farm and to our suppliers
• Employee assistance program provided by Hospitality Action
• Wagestream
• Company events and parties

In a nutshell, Pasture is about fine dining for everyone, with slick, engaging service, top-quality food and a team whose knowledge is as strong as its passion.