Junior Sous Chef in Slough

About Us: Kiln is a Thai-inspired open-kitchen restaurant in Soho, cooking with charcoal-fired woks and grills. Our cuisine is influenced by the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We source exceptional produce from trusted farmers and growers. We foster a fast-paced, friendly environment where research, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged. Kiln has won multiple awards and appeared on prestigious restaurant lists, earning its place as a key institution in the London dining scene. We hold daily briefings with the team to taste dishes and wines from our ever-evolving menu. We value curiosity and humility; experience isn't essential, but a desire to learn is.

What you'll be doing as Junior Sous Chef:

• Support the Head Chef in creating a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment where the team feels confident and the culture is strong.
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with regular tastings, training sessions, and briefings to keep the front-of-house and junior kitchen teams informed.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration by participating in 121 meetings, appraisals, and development plans for junior chefs.
• Encourage full participation in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Work with the General Manager and Head Chef to maintain the organisational structure, succession planning and develop effective plans for nurturing future talent.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef, Head of Sourcing, and Head Butcher to monitor product quality and consistency of produce, ensuring excellence in all dishes.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.
• Assist the Head Chef and kitchen management team in delivering P&L responsibilities, helping to achieve gross profit, margin, and labour targets.

What you'll bring as Junior Sous Chef:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• 5 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You enjoy being part of a kitchen team that thrives off good energy and exciting dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What's in it for you as Junior Sous Chef:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme - recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we'd love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!