Junior Sous Chef

Job description

Junior Sous Chef – Italian Cuisine (Milanese Specialisation) Location: London | Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 | Full-time We are a small independent Italian restaurant in heart of kensington ,west London, specialising in the cuisine of Milan and the Lake Como region. Our Head Chef and Owner is originally from Lake Como, and our menu is deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Lombardy. We are seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support our kitchen team and help deliver authentic northern Italian food to a consistently high standard. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and execute Lombardian pasta dishes including pizzoccheri, casoncelli, and fresh egg pasta, • Produce thin-crust pizza in the northern Italian style, • Assist with signature Milanese dishes such as osso buco, cotoletta alla Milanese, and risotto alla Milanese, • Support the Head Chef with kitchen operations, ordering, and quality control, • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times, • Assist in training junior kitchen staff Requirements • 2–3 years' experience in an Italian kitchen; knowledge of northern Italian cuisine an advantage, • Strong fresh pasta skills with familiarity with regional Lombardian varieties, • Experience with thin-crust pizza preparation, • Ability to perform calmly under pressure during busy service, • Right to work in the UK