Junior Sous Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1114672/154209
- Location: Fulham, London
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary: upto £45,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 20 March 2026
About the role
- Job Title: Junior Sous Chef
- Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
- up to £45,000 per annum Salary + Flexible benefit
- Flexible shifts working 5 over 7 rotas
Job Introduction
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 exceptional dining experiences, we cater for high-profile events, matchdays and large-scale functions – delivering up to 25,000 covers per event.
We are now looking for a passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic brigade. This is a key role supporting the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver seamless service, menu excellence and smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the delivery of consistently high-quality dishes in line with Fulham Pier’s standards
- Assisting with seasonal menu development and new recipe creation
- Overseeing a designated kitchen section to ensure smooth service and strong mise en place
- Supervising and mentoring junior chefs, providing guidance and feedback
- Assisting with task delegation and maintaining efficiency during busy service periods
- Monitoring stock, minimising waste and maintaining cost awareness
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
- Thriving during matchdays and large-scale events while maintaining quality and consistency
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident leading and motivating junior team members
- Calm under pressure with strong organisational skills
- Good knowledge of food safety standards (Level 2 Food Safety preferred; Level 3 and IOSH advantageous)
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and matchdays
If you’re ambitious, passionate about food and ready to grow your career at one of London’s most exciting new venues, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues 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-Service 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 full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo Live!
At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly 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.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Fulham, London, United Kingdom, SW6 6HH
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