The Groucho Club
Junior Sous Chef
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About The Groucho Club
The Groucho exists to keep Soho’s artistic, liberal spirit burning bright, and to champion London’s role as a creative powerhouse on the world stage. A joyful, generous and welcoming space for ideas, creative life and the occasional late night.
Born in 1985 as the antidote to the cloistered gentlemen’s clubs of London’s Mayfair, The Groucho Club was founded on a radical idea: that good company is the kind chosen by ideas rather than status, that emerging voices belong in the same room as established ones, and that culture is made through conversation, collision and curiosity.
Forty years on, that belief still drives everything we do. We exist to facilitate the conversations that shape culture now and next, to back the people making it, and to keep Soho generous, welcoming and alive to creative possibility. We host, we don’t serve.
Members and guests are people we know, not names on a list.
Junior Sous Chef
We are looking for a talented, passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests.
As a key member of the kitchen leadership team, you will support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency and service are maintained. This is a hands-on role that combines culinary excellence with leadership, offering the opportunity to develop and inspire a talented brigade while contributing to the continued success of The Groucho Club's food offering.
Working closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team, you will play an important role in maintaining smooth kitchen operations, supporting team development and delivering memorable dining experiences that reflect the creativity and individuality at the heart of The Groucho Club.
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At The Groucho Club, great food is about more than what's on the plate. It's about craftsmanship, collaboration and creating experiences that bring people together. This role is perfect for an ambitious chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading by example and is passionate about developing both people and their own culinary career.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Sous Chef in the smooth day-to-day operation of all kitchen services.
- Ensuring all mise en place is prepared to the highest standard ahead of service.
- Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency across all sections.
- Assisting with stock control, ordering, stock rotation and waste management.
- Supporting food cost controls and effective portion management.
- Supervising and supporting Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Apprentices during preparation and service.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing junior chefs to support their growth and performance.
- Leading by example through professionalism, consistency and a strong work ethic.
- Supporting service across all sections and stepping into leadership responsibilities when required.
- Working collaboratively with Front of House teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety throughout the kitchen.
- Assisting in implementing Club standards, procedures and recipes.
- Supporting a positive, collaborative and inclusive kitchen culture.
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie/ Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant, members' club, hotel or hospitality environment.
- A genuine passion for food, hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail and consistency.
- Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop junior team members.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Sound understanding of food safety, health and hygiene regulations.
- A positive, proactive and solution-focused attitude.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Passionate about culture, creativity and the community that makes The Groucho Club unique.
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Why You'll Love It Here
- Competitive salary.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays, pro-rata.
- Wagestream to support your financial wellbeing.
- Nutritious meals prepared by our team.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000 when you successfully refer a friend.
Eligibility to Work
To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, The Groucho Club cannot offer sponsorship for this role, and applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered.
Equal Opportunities
The Groucho Club is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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