Junior Sous Chef

Cafe Murano; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michelin-starred restaurant in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support kitchen management. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-level kitchens, leadership qualities, and a good understanding of Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include assisting with menu development, running sections, and training junior chefs. This role requires calmness and reliability while promoting a positive team environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including up to 28 days holiday and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Good quality team meals

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% discount dining

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream access

Clear opportunities for progression

Company parties and events

Annual supplier trips

Closed over the festive period

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step into kitchen management.
• Technically confident and organised.
• Eager to learn and develop management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Assist with menu development.
• Train and support junior chefs.

Skills

Experience in Michelin-starred or high-level kitchens

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Italian flavours and seasonality

Calm and reliable

Job description

Angela Hartnett is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the team at Murano Restaurant in Queen Street Mayfair.

Murano is a Michelin-starred restaurant led by Angela Hartnett. For over 17 years, we have built a reputation for consistency, high standards, and a strong, supportive team culture. Our cooking is Modern European with a strong Italian influence — ingredient-led, seasonal, and focused on simplicity done well.

This role is ideal for a strong Senior Chef de Partie who is ready to take the next step into kitchen management.

We are looking for someone with experience in Michelin-starred or high-level kitchens, who is technically confident, organised, and keen to develop their leadership skills. A good understanding of Italian flavours and seasonality is important, along with attention to detail and pride in execution.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef, Angela, and Development Chef Em Brightman, supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen and assisting with menu development. This is a hands-on position — you will run sections, support service, and step onto the pass as needed, while helping to maintain standards across the brigade.

A key part of the role is supporting and training junior chefs, leading by example and helping to build confidence and consistency within the team. You will also assist the Head Chef with organisation, stock control, hygiene standards, and food cost awareness, while continuing to develop your own management skills.

We are looking for someone calm, reliable, and eager to learn — a team player who can handle busy services without ego and who genuinely cares about the people they work with. Creating a positive, respectful kitchen environment is central to everything we do at Murano, and the Junior Sous Chef plays an important role in supporting that culture.

What we offer

• Good quality team meals at lunch and dinner — eaten together
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (including service charge), increasing with length of service
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants (including drinks and starters) for you and up to five guests
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 online GP, counselling and legal advice
• Wagestream – access part of your wages as you earn
• Clear opportunities for progression, training, and development
• Company parties and events
• Opportunities to work at external events and festivals
• Annual supplier trips to better understand our produce
• Restaurants closed over the festive period for a proper break

If you are a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up, or a Junior Sous looking to grow in a well-run, supportive kitchen, we would love to hear from you.