Junior Sous Chef

Step into South-West London’s newest riverside destination. Fulham Pier, set on the banks of the Thames beside Craven Cottage, is home to vibrant food markets, premium hospitality spaces and a luxury boutique hotel and spa. With a state-of-the-art culinary facility and a reputation for delivering extraordinary dining experiences, we cater to high profile events from matchdays and VIP occasions to large‑scale functions serving up to 25,000 covers per event. Fulham Pier is now searching for a passionate and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen brigade. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering seamless service, consistently excellent menus and smooth kitchen operations in a fast‑paced, high‑end environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering consistently high‑quality dishes that align with Fulham Pier’s culinary standards.
• Support the development of seasonal menus and new recipes in line with market trends and event themes.
• Oversee specific sections of the kitchen to ensure smooth workflow and organisation.
• Mentor and supervise junior kitchen staff, providing training and feedback as required.
• Assist the Sous Chef in delegating tasks and maintaining an efficient kitchen during busy service periods.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Conduct temperature and quality checks to ensure all food is prepared safely.
• Adapt to high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments during events and match days, ensuring the kitchen runs seamlessly.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to execute high‑volume catering while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills, with a focus on consistent quality and presentation.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate junior kitchen staff while working effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and food safety standards, with certifications such as Level 2 Food Safety (or equivalent) preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days as required.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work‑related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A Death‑in‑benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Application

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Inclusive Employment

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer, and we’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.