Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef | Yauatcha Soho

Yauatcha Soho, part of Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed Hakkasan and Yauatcha restaurants, is seeking an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of our kitchen in a fast-paced, high-quality hospitality environment, delivering exceptional dishes while developing and inspiring a talented team within a world-class brand.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef within a quality kitchen environment
• Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is essential
• A genuine passion for Chinese cuisine and working with quality ingredients
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support, coach and develop junior chefs
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a bus kitchen section
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to consistency and presentation
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen best practices
• A positive attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits

• 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants, including takeaway
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Life Assurance
• Enjoy a little something from us each year to celebrate your birthday
• Earn up to £750 through our Refer a Fried scheme
• Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, Long Service and Birthdays
• Charity, community and sustainability initiatives

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This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of our kitchen in a fast-paced, high-quality hospitality environment, delivering exceptional dishes while developing and inspiring a talented team within a world-class brand.
What We're Looking ForPrevious experience as a Junior Sous Chef within a quality kitchen environmentAbility to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is essentialA genuine passion for Chinese cuisine and working with quality ingredientsStrong leadership skills with the ability to support, coach and develop junior chefsExcellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a bus kitchen sectionA keen eye for detail and commitment to consistency and presentationAbility to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchenStrong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen best practicesA positive attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skillsFlexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidaysProof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
Benefits50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants, including takeawayEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced maternity & paternity leaveLife AssuranceEnjoy a little something from us each year to celebrate your birthdayEarn up to £750 through our Refer a Fried schemeGifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, Long Service and BirthdaysCharity, community and sustainability initiatives