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Junior Sous Chef - The Rising Sun

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Welcome to The Rising Sun


We are a small family run Italian restaurant in the cusp of Mill Hill and Totteridge.


We are looking for self-motivated, proactive and passionate people to join the team who thrive on working in a fast-paced environment and are ready for a challenge.


  1. Culinary Execution
    Prep & Cooking: Assist the sous chef and head chef in preparing mise en place, executing line stations, and plating dishes to the restaurant’s standards.
    Recipe Fidelity: Follow established recipes precisely, ensuring consistency in flavor, portion size, and presentation.
    Speed & Timing: Work efficiently during service rushes, helping keep tickets moving and minimizing wait times.
  2. Supervision & Training
    Station Oversight: Take charge of one or more line stations (e.g., grill, sauté, garde‑manger) when senior staff are occupied or absent.
    Mentoring: Coach junior cooks, dishwashers, and apprentices on techniques, safety, and proper workflow.
    Shift Handover: Brief incoming staff on menu changes, special orders, inventory levels, and any equipment issues.
  3. Kitchen Management Support
    Inventory & Ordering: Help track ingredient usage, rotate stock, and flag low‑stock items for reordering.
    Quality Control: Perform spot checks on finished plates and raw ingredients to catch any deviations before they reach the dining room.
    Sanitation & Safety: Enforce hygiene protocols, conduct regular station clean‑downs, and ensure all equipment is used safely.
  4. Administrative Tasks
    Scheduling: Assist the sous chef in creating staff rotas, covering shifts, and managing time‑off requests.
    Documentation: Update prep sheets, recipe cards, and waste logs; record any incidents or equipment malfunctions.
    Cost Awareness: Monitor portion control and waste to help keep food costs within budget.
  5. Creative Input (Occasionally)
    Menu Development: Contribute ideas for specials, seasonal dishes, or menu tweaks under the guidance of the head chef.
    Testing: Participate in tasting sessions, providing feedback on flavor balance, plating, and feasibility for service.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £29,000 – £31,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon137 Marsh Lane, Highwood Hill, NW7 4EY, London

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Chef de Partie / Sous-ChefLondon

Bar, Meal takeaway, Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2025

The Rising Sun is a family owned Italian Restaurant. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all guests and staff members. Typically a fast pace service is delivered as time is of the essence and we don't like to keep our guests waiting.

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