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Junior Sous Chef

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2026
Salary: £16.10 per hour
Additional salary information: Plus service charge
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Location: London, London, WC1B4AR
Company: Leonardo Hotels
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JR104356_1777452548

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Summary

Junior Sous Chef - NYX Hotel London Holborn
£16.10 per hour

At NYX Hotel London Holborn, we're looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team.

If you're an inspiring cook ready to take the next step in your career and act as a leader in our kitchen, this is your opportunity to grow within a vibrant and fast-paced environment.

You'll play a key role in supporting operations across our main restaurant, Midtown, as well as events at our rooftop venue, Sabine Rooftop Bar, and other services as required.

What you'll be doing:
  • Building strong working relationships with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and wider kitchen team
  • Sharing your knowledge and skills to support and develop those around you
  • Showcasing your creativity and culinary expertise in a busy, high-quality environment
  • Acting as a key connector within the team, helping to create a positive and collaborative culture
  • Maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional food quality across all outlets

What we're looking for:
  • A passionate and driven chef who is eager to develop
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • A commitment to quality, consistency, and attention to detail
  • The confidence to step up and support leadership within the kitchen

What we offer:
  • £16.10 per hour
  • The opportunity to grow within a well-established and expanding brand
  • Access to our Senior Chef Development Programme to help you progress your career

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:
- Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
- Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
- Talent referral scheme
- Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
- Wellbeing Calendar
- Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us?
We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Whether you join the NYX team, a Limited Edition or a Leonardo Hotel, you're part of the Leonardo Hotels community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

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