Junior Sous Chef

Ardent Pub Group; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub group in the UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for The Hound in Chiswick. The role involves delivering high-quality dishes and supporting kitchen management. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-quality culinary environments, a strong understanding of food trends, and a creative approach to cooking. This position offers a vibrant work atmosphere in a respected company known for its commitment to food excellence.

Benefits

JKS Group Discount 50%

£1000 quarterly Values team award

Private Healthcare with Vitality

40% off with Virgin Active gyms

Employee of the Month Awards

Tasty and nutritious Staff meals

Employee Referral Bonus up to £800

WSET Training

Industry leading training

Supplier trips

Twice yearly staff parties

1 paid day per year for charity

CODE Membership

Los, Bday, Maternity, Paternity Gifts

Wagestream - Advance your pay

Bespoke coaching and training courses

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality restaurant or pub.
• Strong knowledge of produce seasonality.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, innovative dishes.
• Support day-to-day kitchen management.
• Maintain food quality and service standards.

Skills

Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie

Strong understanding of food trends and seasonality

Creative, detail-focused approach

Ability to support, train, and motivate a kitchen team

Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene

Job description

Our Group

At Ardent Pub Group, everything starts with people. Whether you’re walking into one of our pubs or joining our team, you’ll be met with genuine warmth. We build pubs that are rooted in their communities, driven by purpose and built to last.

We operate three acclaimed pubs - The George (Fitzrovia), The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea), and The Hound (Chiswick) - each rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy. In 2024, we were named Food-Led Pub Group of the Year at the R200 Awards, with The Cadogan Arms and The George both featured in the Top 100 Gastropubs list.

We are proud to be included in CODE Hospitality\'s Happiest Places to Work for 2025.

Our mission is to deliver the gold standard of public houses - where quality food, drink, and service create exceptional experiences. If that resonates, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Culture

• JKS Group Discount 50%
• £1000 quarterly Values team award
• Private Healthcare with Vitality (dependent on role and length of service)
• 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Tasty and nutritious Staff meals
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Wagestream - Advance your pay
• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life

The Position

As Junior Sous Chef at The Hound in Chiswick, you will play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality, innovative dishes across the kitchen. Working closely with the senior kitchen team, the Junior Sous Chef will support the day-to-day management of the operation while helping to maintain high standards in food quality, presentation, and service.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within a high-quality restaurant or pub
• A strong understanding of food trends and the seasonality of produce
• A creative, detail-focused approach to your work
• Proven ability to support, train, and motivate a kitchen team
• A solid working knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance procedures

If you’re passionate about great food and ready to progress your career within an ambitious, quality-driven pub group, we’d love to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Ardent Pub Group, the greatest welcome isn’t just something we give to our guests — it’s something we extend to everyone who walks through our doors. Our pubs are built on warmth, character and community, and that only works when the people who make them thrive feel respected, valued and able to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse team makes for a better pub: richer ideas, better problem-solving, more creativity and a stronger connection to the communities we serve. Inclusion isn’t an initiative for us — it’s part of how we operate every day.