Junior Sous Chef - Portuguese-Inspired Grill - West London - 38,000

Junior Sous Chef – Portuguese-Inspired Grill – West London – 38,000

Join a celebrated independent restaurant in west London looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a small, high-energy kitchen with a charcoal robata grill and open kitchen.

We are partnering with a Michelin guide independent restaurant. This is a warm, welcoming spot known for its authentic Portuguese-inspired cooking and vibrant atmosphere. With a small brigade and a focus on quality, they are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who can grow with the business and bring the right attitude.

The Restaurant:

Cuisine: Portuguese-inspired grill – charcoal robata, open kitchenCapacity: 40 covers in main restaurant, 12-cover PDR, 20-cover terraceCovers: 60-80 on busy daysTeam: Small brigade of 5 chefsHours: Kitchen closes at 10pm, team finishes by 11pm latestClosed: Mondays, first week of December, first two weeks of August

The Junior Sous Chef Role:

Support Head Chef Isabel in running the kitchenWork across all sections in a small, high-energy environmentManage ordering, stock, and back-of-house operationsHelp develop and mentor the teamOpportunity to grow with the business

The Ideal Junior Sous Chef:

Strong experience in quality kitchens – Michelin background not essentialComfortable with charcoal robata / open kitchen environmentsHands-on, reliable, and able to lead by exampleThe right attitude matters more than specific cuisine background

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.



  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £38k per year + .
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 23-Mar-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com