Location
Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH, London

Hours
Flexible shifts working 5 over 7 rotas, including evenings, weekends and matchdays

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum plus flexible benefits

About the Role
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 looking for a passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic brigade. This key role supports the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver seamless service, menu excellence and smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key responsibilities include 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, assisting with task delegation and maintaining efficiency during busy service periods, monitoring stock, minimising waste and maintaining cost awareness, and ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards. You will thrive during matchdays and large-scale events while maintaining quality and consistency.

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.

Benefits include unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial and personal support, a free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24hr virtual GP access, Sodexo Discounts Scheme available to friends and family, financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform, membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan, Death-in-Service benefit, learning and development opportunities, Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, a flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and full training with protective uniform supplied.

Experience
Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

About you
Passionate about food with strong culinary skills and excellent attention to detail. Confident in leading and motivating junior team members. Calm under pressure with strong organisational skills. Flexible to work evenings, weekends and matchdays.

Qualifications
Good knowledge of food safety standards is essential. Level 2 Food Safety preferred; Level 3 and IOSH qualifications are advantageous.