We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the team at Ottolenghi Islington. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident CDP ready to step up, or an established Junior Sous looking to refine their craft in a creative, fast-paced kitchen known for bold, vibrant flavours.

What you’ll be doing

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the kitchen and delivering the dishes that define Ottolenghi. Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing service on your sections and ensuring dishes meet Ottolenghi standards
Supporting with daily prep, menu execution, and smooth service flow
Helping train, guide, and support more junior chefs
Taking an active role in ordering, stock control, and maintaining kitchen organisation
Ensuring high levels of food safety, hygiene, and consistency
Contributing ideas and creativity to menu development and daily specials
Working closely with the senior kitchen team to maintain quality and efficiency

What we’re looking for

We’re after someone with strong technical ability, leadership potential, and a calm, positive attitude. Ideally, you’ll have:

Experience as a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, or as an established Junior Sous
Confidence running a section and supporting junior team members
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and vibrant, flavourful cooking
A commitment to teamwork, learning, and maintaining high kitchen standards

Working with us

At Ottolenghi, we’re all about food that’s generous, colourful, and full of life. You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive kitchen where creativity and growth are genuinely encouraged.

If you’re ready for the next step in your career and want to develop your skills within a respected, dynamic kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.