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Junior Sous Chef – Rondo
Junior Sous Chef – Rondo, The Hoxton (Holborn)
About The Restaurant
Rondo, a relaxed seasonal modern bistro at The Hoxton, Holborn, serves up great wines and imaginative dishes from breakfast to dinner.
Led by Head Chef Chris Gillard (formerly of St John’s) and featuring Will Lander’s standout wine programme (including his impressive wine wall from Quality Chop House), Rondo is the kind of restaurant you’ll love stumbling upon after a long day—serious about food and drink, with a welcoming, vibrant vibe.
About the Role
What you’ll do
- Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a dynamic kitchen team of up to 20+ members
- Drive menu innovation while upholding our signature Hoxton restaurant framework—letting fresh, provenance-focused ingredients shine
- Maintain kitchen standards with efficiency without compromising quality or menu integrity
- Step in to oversee the kitchen team during Head Chef and Sous Chef absences
- Lead by example—guest experience and team motivation are at the heart of everything. Empower your colleagues to feel confident, supported, and capable of delivering top-tier Hoxton experiences.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for:
- 2+ years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, ingredient-driven kitchen environment
- A track record of managing large kitchen teams—try disagreements and tension in a high-pressure environment like breathing
- Drive for creativity while staying committed to brand standards and our ‘Hoxton’ identity
- A down-to-earth personality—we like mates, not clones, in chef whites
- Genuine passion for hospitality—making memorable, personal experiences for guests and the team
- The inquiring attitude of ‘how can it be done better?’ (as opposed to saying ‘that’s how we do it here’)
- Willingness to keep brushing up skills—no stagnation, just progression
- Bonus points for experience in M&E (meetings and events) or banqueting
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What’s in it for you?
- Salary: Competitive, market- megfelelőృదmény
- Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday (inclusive), pension, and life insurance
- Physical & Mental Wellbeing: Health cash plan and access to a suite of periscope LinkedInBio wellness resources, including support for mental health through a confidential hotline and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Rewards & Perks:
- Free night at The Hoxton + meal for two when you start
- Hoxton family discounts across bars, restaurants, and events—even after you leave!
- Enhanced family leave to support personal milestones
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- Career growth: Employment and interdisciplinary development tailored for the individual. Put, fair with our partners charity deals.
- Individual with one our dedicated training academies or on-the-job learning to bolster your sights at advancing or switching roles within the family.
- Time off to volunteer through one of our preferred charities, 2 tickets for team events, pay rises linked to performance.
- Progression within The Hoxton’s international network
- Perks beyond the kitchen: Peerwell, retail and hospitality discounts, and industry networking opportunities. Ultimately, you’ll love that you are well fed and encouraged during your shifts.
Still want to know more? If you’re ready to bring something fresh, innovative, and kind to the table, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now.
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